• All Girls School
• Small School
• Small Class Sizes
• Beautiful Parkland Location
• 5* Riding School on Campus
• Boarding in Year Groups
• Excellent Academic Results
• Outstanding Performing Arts

School strengths:

Strong Sports
Queen Margaret's is home to a 5* rated Riding School and in 2020 the U19 Lacrosse were named as Division 3 Champions at the National Schools' Lacrosse Tournament. Also in 2020, the U14 Hockey Team was one of only two schools in the north to reach the Tier 2 National Finals.

Strong Music / Drama / Dance
Queen Margaret’s was shortlisted in the 'Performing Arts' category for the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2019.

Strong Arts
Queen Margaret’s offers a very comprehensive range of Art subjects at A Level (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics and Textiles) with many girls choosing Art subjects to continue to study at university. In 2020 two girls secured places at the Royal Drawing School, London.

Strong Mathematics & Physics
In 2020, 100% of entries received A*- B grades at A Level in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.

Strong Business & Economics
At Queen Margaret’s girls have the opportunity to begin studying Business at GCSE, it is one of 24 different subjects available at GCSE. 29 subjects are offered at A Level.

QM is a wonderful place – set in the most glorious rural surroundings yet close by to the rich cultural diversity of the city of York. As soon as I first arrived I sensed what a special place it was and I felt an affinity with the School values. Built upon a firm foundation of tradition, QM has a long, established background of nurturing girls into independent confident young ladies equipped with the mindset that they can achieve anything. From this foundation is a modern offer, achieved through an extensive ongoing programme of investment and development in both the high calibre of teaching staff and School facilities. And our success is regularly recognised through various awards; most recently through the shortlists for 'Community Outreach' (2020) and ‘Performing Arts School of the Year’ (2019) of the Independent Schools of the Year Awards, and the ‘Boarding Innovation Award’ presented by the Boarding Schools’ Association (2018).

I want to continue the good work that has gone before me, maintaining the girls’ sense of fun, friendship and pride in their School, whilst encouraging a strong work ethic where girls have a go at all the opportunities a QM education presents. I want our girls to achieve beyond their expectations and become dynamic, grounded and confident individuals well equipped for life beyond QM.

I would encourage you to come and visit us and see everything we have to offer for yourselves.

Sue Baillie
Head

At the heart of a QM education is a love of learning which is supported by a healthy body and healthy mind. With a reputation for being a first-class sporting school, there are opportunities to play a wide variety of sports and be part of a strong team every day.

Boarding at Queen Margaret's School is available from age of 11 - 18 (Years 7-13).

Boarding Options

• 1+ nights: Occasional/flexi boarding
• 5 nights: Weekly boarding
• 7 nights: Traditional full boarding

The main points of entry to the Queen Margaret's School are at ages 11, 13 and 16, but the school also accepts applications for other year groups provided there are places. Boarders are accepted from the age of 11.

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