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Queen's Gate School
Independent school · Kensington and Chelsea
| Address | 133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 371 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02075893587 |
| Website | https://www.queensgate.org.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Half-term periods derived from half-term holiday dates: each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Days marked 'PPD' (Tue 1 & Wed 2 Sep, Tue 5 & Wed 6 Jan) are before term starts but are not named INSET/training/staff days, so are not listed as inset_days.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School & Sixth Form (£9,447 per term excl. VAT) | £11,336.00 |
| Junior School (£8,526 per term excl. VAT; includes lunch for Forms 1A, 1B, Transition and Preliminary) | £10,231.00 |
Registration fee: £192.00
Deposit: £3,000.00
Same fees shown for 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28 (held until August 2028). Registration fee £160 (£192 incl. VAT). Deposit £3,000 for UK-resident families; one full term's fees for overseas-resident families. Lunch £510.00 per term; School Bus £650.00 per term; 10% discount for third sibling.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Register online (£192 fee), send recent school reports and provide a referee. Reception: meet the Principal, then a classroom assessment. 11+ is via the London 11+ Consortium exam plus interview. 16+ needs GCSE grade 5 in Maths and English and 7-9 in chosen A Level subjects, with a taster afternoon and interview.
- Reception: assessment joining the current Reception class
- 11+: London 11+ Consortium examination
- Interview
- 16+: taster afternoon and interview
- Occasional places Years 4-12: English and Mathematics papers and interview with the Principal
Registration deadline: 4+ and 7+: Friday 20 November 2026; 11+: Friday 6 November 2026; 16+: Friday 30 October 2026
Open events: Open Morning (Reception entry) Mon 9 Nov 2026, Open event (11+ entry) Tuesday 3 November
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| West Route | Hammersmith, Fulham Rd, New Kings Rd, Kings Rd, Chelsea Manor St, Cadogan Gardens, Milner St | |
| North Route | Grove End Road, Gloucester Terrace, Ladbroke Grove, Holland Park |
Cost: £650.00 termly charge (School Bus, per fees page)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.