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The Queen's School
Independent school · Cheshire West and Chester
| Address | City Walls Road, Chester, CH1 2NN |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Pupils | 382 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01244312078 |
| Website | http://www.thequeensschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Tue 13 Apr 2027, Mon 7 Jun 2027
Half terms are given as the Monday the holiday begins (19 Oct, 15 Feb, 31 May) and the return date, so each first half ends the Friday before. Mon 7 Jun is INSET; girls return Tue 8 Jun. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sixth Form | £7,164.00 |
| Senior School | £7,164.00 |
| Lower School Infants (Rec – Year 2) | £4,746.00 |
| Lower School Juniors (Year 3 – Year 6) | £5,310.00 |
| School meals: Senior School | £390.00 |
| School meals: Lower School | £355.00 |
Fees inclusive of VAT except Pre-School (VAT exempt; fee information via external link). Fees include tuition, most textbooks and external exam entry fees. Lunches compulsory to end of Year 11; Sixth Form lunches £6.80 per day.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 7, Sixth Form
Visit for a tour, event or taster day, then register online before the assessments. Reception: play-based assessments in January of the year of entry. Year 7 (largest intake): personalised taster day after October half term, then January computer-based Quest assessment in English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, plus school reports and reference.
- Play-based assessment (Reception)
- Quest computer-based assessment: English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning (Year 7)
- School report and reference
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1: West Kirby | West Kirby, Thurstaston, Heswall, Willaston | 07:15 |
| Route 2: Hooton | Eastham, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Mollington, Saughall | 07:20 |
| Route 3: Weaverham | Lower Whitley, Weaverham, Sandiway, Ashton | |
| Route 4: Warrington | Stockton Heath, Preston Brook, Frodsham, Alvanley, Mickle Trafford | |
| Route 5: Wrexham | Wrexham, Rossett, Pulford, Eccleston, Handbridge | 07:20 |
| Route 6: North Wales | Caerwys, Holywell, Northop, Northop Hall, Ewloe, Mancot Village | 07:15 |
| Route 7: Nantwich | Wilaston, Nantwich, Tarporley, Tarvin | |
| Route 8: Whitchurch | Whitchurch, No Mans Heath, Hampton Heath, Broxton, Waverton |
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.