Alderley Edge School for Girls
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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
The Queen's School is a private secondary-stage school in Chester, Cheshire, with a published age range of 3-18.
Private school Girls Ages 3-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The Queen's School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- 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
A name granted by Queen Victoria in 1882 connects The Queen's School to its Chester history, which began as The Chester School for Girls in 1878. The central-city community now educates girls from the early years through Sixth Form, with the senior years based on City Walls Road. Its longevity is matched by a distinctly contemporary mix of subjects, tutorial teaching and pupil-led activity.
Years 7 to 9 combine separate sciences, languages, humanities, technology, creative subjects and PSHE. Spanish continues throughout those years, Mandarin begins in Year 7, and French and Latin become options from Year 8. In Sixth Form, a tutorial-style model gives small groups time to debate and discuss subjects with a teacher, supported by lunchtime clubs and individual tutoring.
Pastoral life centres on close relationships, dedicated PSHE and a house system linking sport, drama, poetry, debating and charity events. Music, traditional sports, Just Dance and Minecraft sit alongside pupil-created activities. Its girls' education keeps Chester history visible while giving the Sixth Form a small-group, discussion-led character.
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
- 95.5% grade 5+ in English and maths and 67.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 45.5% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Cheshire West and Chester and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 67.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 95.5%
- EBacc APS
- 5.80
- EBacc entry
- 34.1%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Cheshire West and Chester 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
- 3-18
- Headmistress
- Mrs Joanne Keville
- Pupil roll
- 382 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- City Walls Road, Chester, Cheshire
- Postcode
- CH1 2NN
School leadership
- Headmistress
- Mrs Joanne Keville
School contact
- School phone
- 01244312078
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01244312078
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Senior day tuition £7,164 per term, including VAT, 2026/27.
- 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 ?
- 67.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 95.5% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 95.5% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.80 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 45.5% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 47.59 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 25 March 2025
- 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 2025 records an inspection beginning 25 March 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Queen's School handle admissions?
Queen'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'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'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's School?
Queen's School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 25 March 2025.