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Queenswell Junior School is a community school for children aged 7 to 11. Queenswell is a dynamic school, committed to providing a rich education that interests, enthuses, and rewards each child. We have high expectations for every child and are dedicated to meeting each child’s individual needs by developing their curiosity and confidence to learn – both now and in their future. Our Religious Education program aims to develop children’s knowledge and understanding of all the major faiths, promoting tolerance and respect for each other as members of our multi-cultural community, underpinned by fundamental British values. Our committed and skilled team of teachers and support staff work together to plan and deliver creative and stimulating lessons which inspire every child. We actively foster the moral, social and physical development of each child within a safe and supportive learning environment. The learning environment is supported by our modern, well-designed facilities which include up to date technology in every classroom, landscaped grounds that include spacious play areas, quiet areas, a sports field, football pitch, and additional tennis courts We recognize that about 10% of our school population can be classed as higher achievers or gifted pupils, in one or several areas of the curriculum. We believe that children who fall into this group need special and extra provisions to ensure they reach their potential. Activities are arranged within the classroom and some external activities to ensure those children who may be gifted in a particular area are nurtured. We have a clear system of consequences should a child choose not to follow our school rules. These are also discussed at the beginning of every school year. Consequences range from a quick and gentle warning, to ’ time–out’ and missed privileges. Should a child misbehave repeatedly we would endeavor to solve the problem in partnership with their parents/ carers. For some children, a personal behavior plan with clear targets would be agreed with a strengthened system of consequences. In extreme cases the Headteacher has the right to exclude a child – this may be over the lunchtime period. The governors would become involved in cases of appeal. We believe that all children, whatever their home background, ethnicity, home language, physical disability, religion, gender, or ability, have the right to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that reflects the society in which we live, promotes the best dispositions for learning and ensures good progress. We want to keep you informed of the curriculum your child will be following throughout their time in our school. Children transfer from the Infant School to the Junior School at the end of year 2 via an application process. There are close links between the schools. The children have many opportunities to meet each other, for example in assemblies, joint reading sessions, and buddying with older children. Infant children have several opportunities to visit the Junior School during the summer term and their new class teachers also visit them in their Infant classrooms. Parents/ carers also have the opportunity to visit the Junior School in the summer term before your child transfers here in September. Our pupils and staff offer a guided tour and there is an opportunity to meet and talk with the Headteacher. View full school

We are a community Infant and Nursery School for children between three and seven We have a Nursery for 78 part-time children we can offer 13 of these as full-time places available on a fee-paying basis. We have three classes of thirty children in each year group. We are a School with many environmentally aware features including rainwater harvesting, solar panels, wildlife areas, and recycling schemes. Queenswell Infant and Nursery School are an inclusive and welcoming School. Our school is a special place to learn because we are a safe and happy school. Every child’s contribution is listened to, respected, and valued. Each child is encouraged years old. We provide a stimulating and creative curriculum for everyone. Our school building is fully accessible to people with physical disabilities. There is excellent behavior, with clear rules that treat everyone fairly. We are a kind, hard-working staff. We have a supportive community. We provide individual keyboard lessons with a keyboard teacher from the London Borough of Barnet Music Office. There are a limited number of places and there is a charge for these lessons. All children have individual needs and sometimes children will need extra help with their learning. These children may be higher achievers, children with special educational needs, children learning English as an additional language, children with specific medical needs, and children with physical disabilities. Our school provides special support by Planning a challenging curriculum to extend children’s interests and knowledge. Enjoying a very good relationship with health professionals to obtain advice and further training as needed. Providing good role models to children. Providing extra challenge to those who may need it. We have a positive approach to behavior with an underlying co-operation between School and home. Our rules are designed to keep children safe and create a happy and pleasant atmosphere for everyone. They are explained at the beginning of every school year and regularly reinforced. We believe that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. We want to develop a partnership with you that supports all aspects of your child’s learning and development. Should you wish to discuss any issues relating to your child at school you are welcome to make an appointment to see the Class Teacher and/or the Head Teacher. View full school

Queensmead is an 11-18 co-educational academy that is forward-looking and dynamic. At Queensmead, we have a tradition of combining both high expectations for all our students and a curriculum that is appropriate to the needs of the 21st Century. Our dedicated staff, excellent facilities, and commitment to providing equal access to a wide range of educational and cultural experiences create an environment in which all students can discover and develop their full potential. Our students are here to learn, but education at Queensmead is not limited to the statutory delivery of the National Curriculum. It includes a wide range of extra-curricular activities which incorporate busy sports and a performing arts program. Fundamentally we are an ambitious school that is committed to seeking the best for all our students. There is a wealth of additional information about our school on this website. If you have not yet had the opportunity to do so, we invite you to visit our school where you will be made most welcome. At Queensmead we regard the nature of the buildings in which our students are to be educated as being of the highest importance. We have worked particularly hard in recent years to improve and maintain the school buildings as well as their facilities and equipment. Facilities are excellent and are continuously modified and improved to respond to the demands of today’s education. The school is well looked after and is especially well equipped. We have approximately 800 computer workstations, 260 iPads, and 840 Chromebooks. All 78 classrooms are equipped with smart interactive whiteboards, digital projectors, and interactive teaching slates. Our investment in technology supports our use of Google Apps for Education in lessons to enhance the quality of learning and collaboration between students and staff. The all-weather floodlight sporting complex is particularly popular with students with eight 5-a side and three 7 a-side pitches. The PE department has expansive playing fields mean there are outstanding opportunities for all sports. There are Cricket nets, Cricket pitches, Football pitches, Rugby pitches, a Long Jump pit, and Athletics all at their disposal. The Queensmead Sports Centre contains a state-of-art Fitness Centre fitted with cardio-vascular machines as well as weight training facilities. At Queensmead School teachers will plan lessons that enable students to learn, based on data about those students. They will identify students’ abilities, their current progress, including strengths and weaknesses, and targets that have been set. Each term they complete an assessment of each student’s progress by the Assessment Policy. Teachers will facilitate learning by ensuring that new information is delivered through well-planned explaining and modeling, effectively using resources (particularly technology) to make this information easy to access. They will devise activities that enable students to learn, engaging them fully and developing a desire to learn further. These will be activities that require students to think about the new information they have received, including (amongst others) group work, carefully planned questioning, discussion, role-play, practical work, and problem-solving. Teachers will also devise activities to enable students to memorize what they have been taught and to apply it. View full school

Queensferry Primary is a two-stream non-denominational school in the heart of the historic town of South Queensferry. Currently, we have 14 primary classes and 2 nursery classes. We are proud to be a central part of the historic community of South Queensferry and have many, many links with the wider community such as through our eco work, links with our Community Police Officer, and through partnerships with other local nurseries, partner providers, and schools. Our school building also hosts clubs and activities such as Brownies and Boys’ Brigade. We also work hard to promote a sense of community within our school. Partly this is done through our house system – all our pupils belong to either Wallace, Bruce, Stewart, or Douglas. We firmly believe that the ethos of our school is central to successful learning and teaching. If children have a sense of belonging, they feel happy and secure and learn more effectively. We work hard to create a positive environment where everyone is valued and equipped with the tools to reach their full potential. We seek to provide a safe, caring environment where all children feel happy, confident, and valued as individuals. One of our major aims is to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality. We recognize the knowledge and skills which each child brings to school and wish to build on these by providing a program of challenging experiences which will meet, as far as is possible, the individual needs of each child. The ethos of Queensferry Primary School is central to successful learning and teaching. If children have a sense of belonging, they feel happy and secure and learn more effectively. We work hard to create a positive environment where everyone is valued and equipped with the tools to achieve their full potential. Our School Values for children, staff, and our school community: Kindness – defined as a key component of our ethos. Friendliness and empathy sit within this value as we strive to be a bully-free school. Co-operation – we want our pupils to do well academically and socially – learning with and from each other. Co-operative Learning features in all our classrooms. Creativity – we want to develop and nourish children’s natural creativity through a curriculum based on opportunities to experiment, problem-solve, discuss and collaborate. We want children to question, make connections and explore. Perseverance – children will build their confidence and resilience through being challenged and learning from their mistakes. Responsibility – each of us contributes to our learning work ethic. As we take increased ownership of our learning, we also take steps towards being independent learners. Respect– this underpins our relationships with each other, our manners, our conversations, and our attitude – towards each other, our work, and our belongings/school. We wish to encourage a partnership with you to ensure the best possible standards of pupil behavior. If we have any concerns about behavior we would contact parents. By working together we can ensure that each child is happy in school – happy children learn well. We offer a wide range of sporting and cultural activities and these activities take place in lunch breaks, at the end of the day, on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Currently, we have clubs such as judo, dance, and cheerleading. There is an active Scripture Union group and an after-school recorder group and choir. Many of our Senior Pupils run supervised lunchtime clubs for younger pupils. View full school

Queensferry Community High School is a 750-strong six-year comprehensive school offering quality education for young people and adult learners. It also has recreational facilities for use by the community out of school hours. It is one of twenty-three secondary schools run by the City of Edinburgh Council. Standing close to the River Forth, the School has commanding views of both the Rail and Road bridges. The catchment area of the School is extensive and covers the primary schools at Dalmeny, Echlin, Kirkliston, and Queensferry itself. The School was opened by HRH Princess Margaret in 1970, the 900th anniversary of Queen Margaret's arrival at Queensferry. A new recreation wing was added in September 1995, a further extension in 1997 with a total refurbishment of the rest of the School undertaken in 1998. With these modernizations in place, QCHS represents a modern and well-equipped educational institution that is appreciated and utilized by students and the wider community. The school aims to create an atmosphere and learning environment where all are given equal opportunity to develop their skills and abilities in all aspects of life to their full potential. In school, we believe that we should 'counsel and contract' pupils into better behavior rather than the more traditional approach of 'reject and punish'. We want to catch pupils doing well and praise them for it. We also want to promote positive, respectful relationships between pupils and between staff and pupils in school. When things go wrong we try to restore relationships so that learning can continue. Poor behavior or poor choices by young people, however, cannot be inconsequential and a range of staged interventions may be applied. We always strive to ensure that we provide the best possible support for your child - in every way that we can. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of QCHS or any area of your child's education, the first point of contact is the School itself. Health and well-being across learning is a responsibility for all… Children and young people should feel happy, safe, respected, and included in the learning environment and all staff should be proactive in promoting positive behavior in the classroom and the wider learning community. Underpinning this is the emotional health and well-being of staff. 18 ‘Building Curriculum for Excellence through positive relationships and behavior. There is an entitlement to personal support to help young people fulfill their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever that’s needed. There is a clear emphasis by all staff on looking after our children’s health and wellbeing – to ensure that a school is a place where children feel safe and secure. Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aims to improve our children’s life chances, to nurture successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors, and responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for a great education. At Queensferry, we want to offer your child the widest possible range of learning experiences and opportunities. In S1 and S2 all pupils follow the Enhanced Curriculum for a double period each week. The Enhanced Curriculum provides pupils with different short courses which they follow for four or five weeks each. These courses have been planned by teachers working in pairs from different areas of the curriculum to give pupils learning experiences and opportunities which go beyond those which can be offered in traditional S2 subjects. Help pupils see the links between different subjects and develop their literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing in a variety of situations. Nurture the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence in pupils: Successful learners, Confident individuals, Responsible citizens, and Effective contributors. Allow for experiential learning to take place. View full school

Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. Most parents want a good education for their children but they also want them to be happy and feel safe and secure. At Queensferry CP School we believe we can offer all of these things. We pride ourselves on the broad, balanced, and full education we provide from Foundation Phase through Key Stage 2. The language of the school is English (English Medium – EM) although Welsh is also used as a language of communication. The high standards of teaching and learning are a credit to the hard work of both staff and pupils. As a fully inclusive school, we are also proud of our thriving EAL and Traveller community. Equally, we are also proud of the atmosphere of friendliness and co-operation, which is always evident. Many visitors to the school comment on the warm welcome they receive and the politeness of our pupils. We value our pupils and believe that their time in school should be rewarding and fulfilling. Should you choose to send your child to Queensferry CP School. The school moved to its impressive new site and building in 1995. We currently have 180 pupils on roll. Additional teaching is provided in an attractive hall, library, and a central practical area, which forms a central spine to the layout of the school. All teaching spaces open off this and can be separated or combined by the movement of large sliding screens. Externally, the school has use of a large, well-maintained yard and extensive playing field. Internally, the school has been designed using local bricks and Welsh Oak, and its layout affords a bright interior where lots of daylight and sunshine illuminate spaces, which are varied, informal, and friendly. Our children are secure in their school grounds and play area (security arrangements are regularly monitored by LA officers and by members of the Governing Body). View full school

Queensbridge School is arguably the most mixed school in Birmingham. The fact that it is judged to be outstanding is because all groups of pupils do exceptionally well here. Every opportunity is taken to create deep and memorable learning experiences that strive for academic excellence and the personal development of each individual. As an 11-16 school we are proud of achievements that include our young people going on to the country’s top universities and following the most prestigious careers. The Arts and Sport both stand out as strengths and we are known for our innovative approach to the curriculum, especially in Year 7. However, it is the value of our young people experiencing our diverse community so positively that gives them a most successful launch into their adult lives. Queensbridge School is committed to improving the outcomes of all learners regardless of their additional needs. The majority of young people with SEN will have their needs met through classroom teaching and regular assessment to monitor progress. S Queensbridge will provide every pupil with a highly stimulating, varied, and rigorous program of activities outside of the classroom environment. We will provide opportunities in which pupils can thrive, develop and embed new skills and create a passion outside of their timetabled lessons. Pupils will be able to positively respond to artistic, musical, and sporting activities, to name but a few, that form the heart of our ethos as a performing arts school. Each term, all pupils have the opportunity to select from the menu of before and after school clubs that departments have to offer. Pupils can develop relationships by playing in one of the school’s vast number of sports teams, they can take a risk and try something that they have never experienced before in Chess Club, Dohl or Urban Fusions or they can experience a production within Dance, Music or Drama. We are very proud of our curriculum. Quest in Year 7 is designed to allow for relationships to develop in dedicated blocks of time throughout the week. This ensures that students settle quickly from their primary schools. Pupils across school are actively encouraged to explore challenging, relevant issues to confidently express and justify their opinions. A wide range of subjects at Key Stage 4 enables students to develop their understanding and interests. View full school

Queensbridge Primary School is a safe, welcoming, and nurturing school that offers a sense of belonging. We are a growing school and we pride ourselves that we know every child inside out. We do our best to help each child find their strengths and talents so that they will flourish and be challenged. We work with families to ensure that all children achieve their potential across our diverse community, having relentlessly high expectations of ourselves and others. You can apply for a nursery place at any school once your child is two and a half. You do this by coming to the school office with proof of address and your child’s birth certificate or passport. You will also be given a short form to fill out. This must be done on the premises and we do not send out forms. We offer our children a vast range of opportunities to light the spark of their learning, giving them the skills and tools they need to take off and fly. Our school community is built on a foundation of values. Our values support the development of children as reflective learners within a calm, caring, happy and purposeful atmosphere. They permeate the whole curriculum and act as the basis for our social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development. We give everyone an enjoyable experience of learning so that our children leave Queensbridge as happy, confident, inspired, and motivated lifelong learners. Queensbridge Primary School is a culturally rich and diverse community where all voices are heard. We are all valued. We encourage a healthy attitude towards life and learning. Learning is for a lifetime. At Queensbridge Primary School we strive to provide a safe, welcoming center of excellence with opportunity for all, where good communication, shared purpose and responsibility, and effective use of resources, contribute to the development of confident and respectful lifelong learners. There is a huge emphasis on speaking and listening from an early age, encouraging children to ‘play’ with language and to be able to articulate their thoughts. We begin early, with the use of rhymes and songs to develop understanding and to experiment with speech patterns. Children are then encouraged to develop their speaking and listening skills around all areas of the curriculum to discuss what they are learning and develop their confidence, mastery, and enjoyment of language through performances, debating, and public speaking. Children are also taught specific Learning Behaviours to support talk for learning. At Queensbridge, we have an inclusive curriculum with a holistic approach that is relevant to all learners and reflects the communities we are part of. We celebrate one another’s cultural diversity and learn about different faiths and traditions. This creative curriculum is driven by our school values (perseverance, respect, possibilities, and collaboration) so that learners develop a broad and deep understanding of key skills in curriculum subjects as well as becoming spiritually, morally, and culturally aware of the national and global society we live in. At Queensbridge, we teach using a bespoke creative, topic-based curriculum so that children can make connections across all areas of their learning. It allows for progression as the children build on their skills each year. The topics develop each year from in Year 1 learning about The Great Fire of London to comparing London and Nepal in Year 6. Objectives are repeated in several meaningful and exciting ways. Creative workshops and experiences are utilized such as an opera visiting the school. We have strong links with local art galleries, theaters, music venues, and museums. Our children benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities such as music performances at the Tower of London, community printmaking workshops, and legacy art projects. The Queensbridge aim is for the children to leave our school reading fluently but also very importantly with a love of reading. Reading is used as a tool to access information throughout our curriculum. It is taught initially through shared stories (FS) leading to more formal ‘Daily Supported Reading’ in Reception and Year 1. This is a reading program that ensures all children have daily opportunities to read independently, in small groups, at their ability level with a trained adult. This continues into early Year 2 alongside Guided Reading sessions. In Key Stage 2 these Guided Reading sessions continue with a focus on key strategies for comprehending messages and accessing information. There is a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and graphic novels available in the school for the children to read and listen to. Adults share books daily through storytime and topic work. Children also have regular opportunities to visit the library. We have recently refurbished our school library and children are regularly visiting to share stories and change books. Children are regularly monitored and any children who do meet the expected standard will receive support in a range of ways according to their level of need. View full school

Quality teaching and learning is at the heart of Queens Park Community School. We care about every student, we inspire and motivate our students to learn and achieve. It is not about where you come from it is where you are going to that counts. Our high expectations are underpinned by first-class teaching in mixed-attainment groups, challenging and supporting every one of our students to progress towards their life goals. Our emphasis on creativity enables Queens Park students to flourish. They have the freedom to express themselves thanks to our strong academic, cultural, artistic, and sporting curriculum with excellent enrichment. Our students experience success. They are challenged to achieve their aspirations. When they leave us to go on to university, jobs, or apprenticeships, they are proud to say “QPCS made me who I am.” They come back and share their success, inspiring the next generation and building our community. We will be a center of academic excellence, at the heart of our community, and with the highest aspirations for all of our students. Queens Park Community School is part of Career Ready. For the past eight years, we have created opportunities for students aged between 16 to 19 years old to be part of this great and exciting movement. Career Ready is supported by some of the biggest names in British business and by linking academic study with employment the Career Ready program presents the opportunity for students to broaden their future education and career choices. Artsmark and can be awarded to schools over a period leading to the gold standard. Indeed, this normally takes several years of progression in meeting the criteria and then setting ambitious targets to progress through the levels. In March 2012, QPCS applied straight for the Gold award, which is only given to a few schools where the Arts are impacting across the curriculum to enhance the educational experience of all participants in drama, music, art, design, and dance. QPCS gained a Gold standard which is an exceptional achievement. The majority of our students are taught in mixed attainment, mixed-gender tutor groups. We aim to maximize opportunities for utilizing different teaching and learning styles to raise attainment and accommodate the needs of all our learners. For all groups, raising the attainment of the students is our priority. The school has eleven areas of learning. Art & Design Technology English Performing Arts Languages Humanities Mathematics Science Business Computing Physical Education Personal Development Each faculty has a specialist suite of rooms grouped so that teachers can work and plan in teams. This improves the quality of lessons offered to our students. Homework is set regularly. The emphasis on homework is a significant factor in our student's academic success and parents are asked to involve themselves in this aspect of the school’s work. All children from 11-16 follow a balanced program of study which fulfills the requirements of the National Curriculum and leads mainly to GCSE exams. Students in Years 10 and 11 continue to follow a broadly common curriculum with the expectation that this will provide them with the maximum choice of progression routes. In Key Stage 3 classes are taught predominantly in mixed-attainment groups. This encourages teachers to view students as individuals and set them to work appropriate to their current level of attainment. Under this system, high attaining youngsters can be moved on to advanced work much more quickly, whilst those who from time to time are struggling, are set work which is structured to their needs. We have an exciting program of opportunities for able and talented students. In Key Stage 4 the “tiering” of some GCSE subjects means that students need to be grouped according to the tier of the exams they will be sitting. At sixteen you choose where you continue your education. The choices open to you are Sixth Form at QPCS, a College of Further Education, another Sixth Form Centre, or an apprenticeship or work-based training. All young people have to stay in education or training until they are eighteen. View full school

The spirit and heart of this very special community ensure the inclusion of every pupil across all ages and abilities. Commitment to fulfilling the potential of each individual can be found deeply rooted in every member of staff, all of whom share a joined-up approach to each child’s educational journey. With shared values and educational expertise, the family at Queen’s ensures the individuals entrusted into the care of the College are nurtured to be the best they can be. Mutual respect and positive attitudes allow children to take informed risks, make mistakes and learn how to learn in a supportive and empowered way. We aim to make Queen’s a center of excellence for thinking and creativity which provides a bespoke, individualized education, designed to meet the needs of every member of the community, irrespective of pastoral or learning needs. We strive to develop thoughtful, confident, resilient young people who can take their place as leaders of society in the future, with the spiritual and moral fiber needed to do the right thing and the flexibility of mind and problem-solving skills to be adaptable. We are proud that, when students leave Queen’s, they are well-rounded and fulfilled young adults, ready to take on the challenges of life with a truly global outlook. Queen’s College, originally named the West of England Wesleyan Proprietary Grammar School, was founded in 1843 and adopted its present name in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. The location of the school has also changed. Although situated on Trull Road since 1846, the school was first sited in Castle House within the grounds of the Castle. The school owes its foundation to leading local Methodists who were dissatisfied by the educational opportunities available to non-conformists. Their ambition was in line with that of the University of London, with which the school became closely associated, to provide "a regular and liberal course of education." Despite the huge changes to the education system during the long history of the school, Queen’s College continues to hold to this inaugural aspiration. The cost of doing so is now more than the fees of nine guineas charged to the youngest of the initial intake of 34 pupils. However, the fact that the school roll is currently 700 suggests that many parents continue to believe that Queen’s College provides value for money. It counts among its alumni a Nobel Prize winner, a Lord Chief Justice, Cabinet ministers, captains of industry, sports champions, and many others who have excelled in various fields in keeping with the school motto that pupils should be prepared not for study but life: "nonscholae sed vitae discimus." This has only been possible over the decades because of the dedication of the School’s staff and the effective leadership of a distinguished line of fine Headmasters. These stretch from Mr. Thomas Sibly, who served the school for its first 40 years to the incumbent. Each has ensured adherence to the principles of the School’s founders whilst adapting to the circumstances and demands of the time. This is most obvious in the expansion and modernization of the campus with the acquisition of the old Civil Service playing fields and development of a new Sixth Form Centre as the most recent examples of this development. Originally the School was comprised overwhelmingly of borders until the last quarter of the 20th Century whereas today, day pupils form 60% of the population, ranging from babies to 18 years of age. Similarly, from being a School exclusively for boys, girls now make up half the School body since their admittance 40 years ago. Queen’s College can claim to be truly co-educational with all the benefits that ensue for its pupils, socially and academically, and in the performing arts and sport. But the school exists to serve more than its own. This was most vividly demonstrated during World War I and World War II when 99 former pupils and staff of the School were killed on active service. When Queen’s College stood in relative geographical isolation, reinforced by the nature of boarding education, its links with the town were limited. However, as the town has grown around the school so Queen’s has embraced the local community. Its facilities are increasingly used by clubs and societies based in Taunton and its pupils are more engaged with local society through charity work, activities associated with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme (adopted since the inception of the scheme), and various links with local schools. As an institution, Queen’s College is an important part of the history of the town but it is also proud to play an integral role in the life of contemporary Taunton. View full school

Here at Queen Victoria School, we are proud to serve the families of military personnel, particularly those who have a connection to Scotland. Since 1908, we have provided educational stability to our students, whilst their parents are serving the country in various locations around the world. We provide our students with a top-class education, coupled with the highest standard of care. This is a school where every student is nurtured and encouraged to exceed their potential in every way. We strive for excellence in all areas: Our academic results far exceed national averages and our students benefit from small classes with teachers able to provide individual attention. The standard of care provided at QVS is very high and we are regularly praised by the Care Inspectorate. Ceremonially, we have several parades every year and our SSM demands excellence on our parade square. Our Pipe Band and Dancers compete regularly around the country and are invited to perform at many VIP events. Our students are regularly described as the most polite and well-mannered people you could ever meet – they are our best ambassadors and make us proud daily. If you are serving, or have served, in Scotland or with a Scottish regiment and you would like your child to attend QVS, get in touch and we will arrange a time for you to visit. At Queen Victoria School we want our pupils to be well exercised not only physically but also intellectually, morally, socially, and culturally. Our Vision Statement is below. We aim to provide a unique, thriving boarding and educational community in which all pupils and staff work to support and respect one another in realizing their full potential. We exist to provide a caring but stretching learning environment, valued by the military families whom we serve. We embody and promote values of honesty, integrity, compassion, and empathy. Queen Victoria School has a long tradition of ceremonial excellence we take pride in this and all that our School has to offer. View full school

Queen Mary’s size and ethos ensure we provide truly individualized education. This allows you to make your own story, from your learning and passions to whether you wish to make Queen Mary’s your second home. You will receive the very best tuition tailored to your needs within an environment that inspires excellence and a desire to achieve. We are proud of our progress throughout the year groups and our excellent GCSE results. Former pupils have gone on to succeed in many areas and we currently have girls studying at Oxbridge and other top universities. Whether you crave national success or wish to try a new opportunity, discover your passions from a host of activities on offer. Queen Mary’s pupils have received national awards in Music, Sport, and Riding and get involved in everything from the Annual Charity Fashion Show to the UK Youth Parliament. At Queen Mary’s you are not just taught how to pass examinations. Going beyond the curriculum you will enjoy amazing adventures and experiences including Outdoor Education on the river, climbing wall, and WOLF run within the school grounds and trips and study tours with Queen Mary’s Head of Adventure. You will be inspired to embrace challenges and become a well-rounded, resilient, independent thinker, comfortable in your skin and ready to grasp any opportunity. You will be welcomed into what feels like a big happy family, living in a family home. Boarders and Day Girls, who can stay into the evening, create a friendly community. A Queen Mary’s education for girls from age 4 - 16 is very special. It encourages friendship across the year groups, earlier leadership opportunities for senior girls, and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning proven to increase academic outcomes. The school’s welcoming Christian ethos and provision of single-sex education at the right time provide a culture where respect and understanding are built and no judgments are made. A Queen Mary’s education is extremely special providing a nurturing, all-girls education at the right time and leadership and first-team opportunities at an earlier age. You may be asking the question as to whether a single-sex or co-educational environment is right for you and your family. At Queen Mary’s you will see the best of both worlds with single-sex education at the right time. This includes a co-educational Pre-Prep School and all-girls Prep and Senior Schools. The girls’ school environment affirms and encourages young women to be confident individuals, leaders, and agents of social change. They are places where girls are accustomed to being heard and being valued for who they are, irrespective of what they look like or what they wear. We have had many success stories from boys who have attended our Pre-Prep for boys and girls aged 4 – 7. From boys who wish to be stretched academically to boys who may thrive in a nurturing, caring community where they can gain confidence, Queen Mary’s is proud to have been part of their learning journeys. View full school

Queen Margaret’s is an independent school for independent girls. We are a school that encourages every girl to pursue her interests confidently girls at Queen Margaret’s are recognized for their willingness to try everything that life has to offer them. As one of the top private schools in Yorkshire, Queen Margaret’s exists to provide a holistic education, underpinned by warm-hearted pastoral care, inspiring every girl to develop and flourish in a safe and happy boarding environment, empowering her to achieve her life, academic, and career aspirations. Queen Margaret’s is a forward-thinking school for girls who aspire to be leaders in every walk of life. QM girls take advantage of our vibrant and complementary program of studies and activities. In doing so, they will: Achieve excellence inside and outside the classroom Develop an enthusiasm for independent thought, learning, and research Grow with emotional maturity, social awareness, and respect for individuality and difference Forge special friendships that will stay with them for the rest of their lives Be interesting, well-informed, happy, and confident members of the community. Our Values are: Commitment and Excellence Honesty and Openness Bravery and Resilience Kindness, Respect, and Tolerance Friendship, Fairness, and Fun. We are delighted to share with you the approach to our journey to next year, in the form of Queen Margaret’s Strategic Plan, which outlines our aims, values, and vision, as well as the goals required to fulfill them. The Strategic Plan has been developed to equip our girls to succeed in the modern and changing world, whilst maintaining the core qualities of Queen Margaret’s education. As a single-sex school, QM is ideally positioned to educate, inspire and nurture the girls of today, who will be the leaders of tomorrow. In our school, every girl has a voice. Curricula are tailored and timetables are personalized for each student and all are given opportunities to develop and excel. Our girls can captain the Debating team, choose to study Physics, or be part of a Rugby team. Our girls enjoy not only equal opportunity but every opportunity. All activities are open to them they participate, influence, and lead. There are no gender stereotypes here – indeed our latest results showed that Mathematics and Science are amongst our strongest subjects. QM girls can work through the challenges of adolescence without fear of embarrassment or distraction. We work hard at counteracting negative body imagery and ideals of how girls and women are portrayed in the media. Educators in girls’ schools believe strongly in helping girls to accept and be comfortable with ‘who they are. On entering QM each girl also becomes a member of one of our vertical Houses and she remains in this House throughout her time at the School – this provides the opportunity to mix and socialize with other year groups encouraging a spirit of teamwork and friendly competition. There are regular inter-House competitions in Music, Cookery, Sport, Singing, and Dancing. For a school of its size, Queen Margaret’s provides an immense variety of activities, clubs and societies, and other Enrichment opportunities while never sacrificing the needs of the individual girl. As one parent recently noted, QM ‘benefits from being led and run as if it were a large school but has all benefits and familiarities you would expect of a small school.’ View full school