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Queenswood School
Independent school · Hertfordshire
| Address | Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 6NS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Pupils | 426 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Methodist |
| Phone | 01707602500 |
| Website | https://www.queenswood.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Thu 3 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027
Training for new staff Tue 1 Sep. New boarders arrive Wed 2 Sep (INSET); new girls and all LVI arrive for induction and existing boarders return Thu 3 Sep (INSET am only). Half terms run from 16:30 Friday to Sunday; second halves taken to restart Monday. Boarders return Mon 4 Jan and Mon 19 Apr. Optional home weekends for Years 7 and 8: Fri 2-Sun 4 Oct and Fri 20-Sun 22 Nov (spring ones TBC). Bank holiday home weekend for all pupils Fri 30 Apr-Mon 3 May. Autumn term ends 12:30; spring term end time TBC; summer term ends Saturday 3 July (Speech Day).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 Day | £9,720.00 |
| Year 7 1 night Boarding | £10,090.00 |
| Year 7 2 night Boarding | £10,415.00 |
| Year 7 3 night Boarding | £10,710.00 |
| Year 7 Weekly Boarding (up to 5 nights) | £11,565.00 |
| Year 7 Boarding | £13,785.00 |
| Year 8 Day | £10,115.00 |
| Year 8 1 night Boarding | £10,480.00 |
| Year 8 2 night Boarding | £10,810.00 |
| Year 8 3 night Boarding | £11,095.00 |
| Year 8 Weekly Boarding (up to 5 nights) | £11,605.00 |
| Year 8 Boarding | £13,785.00 |
| Years 9-13 Day | £11,795.00 |
| Years 9-13 1 night Boarding | £12,765.00 |
| Years 9-13 2 night Boarding | £13,555.00 |
| Years 9-13 3 night Boarding | £14,350.00 |
| Years 9-13 Weekly Boarding (up to 5 nights) | £15,425.00 |
| Years 9-13 Boarding | £18,815.00 |
Registration fee: £130.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Fees inclusive of VAT, effective from September 2026, include school meals. Registration fee £260 for overseas students (other than one-term). Overseas pupils pay an additional £12,000 deposit. Direct Sixth Form entrants pay a £500 per term surcharge (exc VAT). Ad hoc boarding £70 per night.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 11+, 12+, 13+, 14+, 16+
Register with the non-refundable fee (£130 UK, £260 international). Entry is based on an entrance assessment, an interview and a positive reference from the current Head. 11+ girls sit English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning in November; 12+/13+/14+ sit English and Mathematics plus interview; Sixth Form offers rest on reference, interview and predicted GCSEs.
- Entrance papers (English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning) at 11+
- Entrance papers (English, Mathematics) at 12+/13+/14+
- Language paper for some 13+ applicants
- Interview
- Reference from current school
Registration deadline: Thu 1 Oct 2026
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions 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.