Address: 61 Portland Place, London W1B 1QP
Website: prep.qcl.org.uk
Founded: 2002
Pupils: 200, all girls aged 3-11
Fees: £9,180-£10,158 per term
Head: Miss Ailsa Buddle and Ms Georgia Habanananda
Religious Affiliation: None
Entrance Procedure: Broadly selective. Main entry points 3+, 4+ and 7+
School Visits: Weekly open events, with private visits available upon request
Contact: [email protected] or 020 7291 0660
Curriculum
Queen’s College Preparatory School offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to inspire excellence and help every girl discover her strengths. Specialist teaching, outstanding pastoral care and exceptional facilities support academic achievement, creativity and personal growth. The school’s pioneering Empower programme develops skills in philanthropy, entrepreneurship, digital literacy and global citizenship through practical projects, equipping pupils with the confidence and knowledge to lead with purpose.
Sport & The Arts
Queen’s College Preparatory School places great value on sport and the creative arts, helping every girl develop confidence, creativity and resilience. A broad programme of team and individual sports promotes teamwork, leadership and physical wellbeing, while specialist teaching in music, dance and performance nurtures artistic talent and self-expression. Through competitions, concerts, productions and performances, girls are encouraged to challenge themselves and celebrate their achievements.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is a defining feature of Queen’s College Preparatory School. Staff recognise that girls thrive when they feel happy, secure and understood, and provide a nurturing environment where every child is known as an individual. Strong partnerships between home and school, combined with dedicated pastoral support, help pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-belief. Within the school’s caring community, girls feel supported to be themselves and flourish both in and beyond the classroom.
Exit Destinations
With a guaranteed offer of a place at Queen’s College London, QCPS pupils are exceptionally well placed for the next stage of their education, with many also securing places and scholarships at other leading schools.
Head’s Philosophy
To help every child flourish by making her feel known and nurtured and encouraging her to be boldly curious. Through exceptional pastoral care and inspiring teaching, we equip girls with the confidence, character and curiosity to embrace challenge and shape their own futures.
