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Queen Anne's School is a private secondary-stage school in Reading, Berkshire, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Girls Ages 11-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Queen Anne's School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Queen Anne's School has been educating girls since 1894 and now brings day and boarding education together for pupils aged 11 to 19. The Caversham community includes a Sixth Form, with flexi, weekly and full boarding integrated into the main school rather than separated from it. Its character is summed up in the school's own shorthand of kind hearts, fierce minds and strong spirits.
Academic work is supported by learning development, careers education, curriculum innovation and interdisciplinary teaching. The wider programme includes regional and national sport, music, drama, weekend trips and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Older pupils also have dedicated Sixth Form spaces and careers guidance, giving the later years a more independent pace while keeping the pastoral structure close at hand.
Boarding provides another way into school life. Houses bring pupils together across the week, with different levels of residential commitment available to suit families. That flexibility matters alongside the academic route: a pupil can join as a day student, use weekly or flexi boarding, or take a fuller residential place while remaining part of the same girls' school community.
The main admissions routes are 11+, 13+ and 16+, with a separate process for international applicants. Visits, registration, scholarships, bursaries, fees and boarding are all part of the direct application journey. The November 2023 inspection outcome was that the relevant standards were met. Queen Anne's is a focused girls' day and boarding school with a strong Sixth Form and a broad programme beyond lessons.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 36 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 20% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Reading and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 36
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 3.31
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Reading and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 11-19
- Headteacher
- Ms Elaine Purves
- Pupil roll
- 327 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 6 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire
- Postcode
- RG4 6DX
- Area
- Reading
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Elaine Purves
School contact
- School phone
- 01189187300
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01189187300
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 36 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.31 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 20% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 42.47 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2023 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Queen Anne's School handle admissions?
Queen Anne's School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Queen Anne's School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Queen Anne's School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Queen Anne's School?
Queen Anne's School is currently rated Standards met.