Queen's College, London, London
Queen's College, London is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 19 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Queen's College, London in detail
Queen's College, London in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "from our Co‑Heads Georgia Habanananda and Ailsa Buddle At Queen’s College Prep School, we believe that every child flourishes when she is known, nurtured and encouraged to be boldly curious. Our school, nestled in the heart of Portland Place in central London, is a joyful community where girls feel confident to explore."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Westminster
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Queen's College, London can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Queen's College, London are Eifa International School (0.2 miles); Wetherby Senior School (0.2 miles, selective); Southbank International School Westminster (0.2 miles); and Wetherby Preparatory School (0.6 miles, selective).
Eifa International SchoolWetherby Senior SchoolSouthbank International School WestminsterWetherby Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 49 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education and 12% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 163 pupils (39.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Oxford Circus Station, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cavendish Place, 260 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Queen's College, London stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 4129 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, shoplifting and theft from the person. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westminster (2033), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
25 February 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 February 2022
Regulatory Compliance
29 November 2017
Integrated
19 March 2013
About
Queen's College is a private day school for girls aged 11–18 with an adjoining prep school for girls aged 3–11 located in the City of Westminster, Greater London. It was founded in 1848 by theologian and social reformer Frederick Denison Maurice along with a committee of patrons.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Queen's College, London can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Queen's College, London
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Queen's College, London.
- Premier Education Group @ EIFA International School240m away · Not yet graded
- SuperCamps- Marylebone350m away · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1U390m away · Not yet graded
- Marylebone Little Imaginations Camp510m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 286
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 62
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 286 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 62 serious and 223 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
41 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
412 pupils
670 places
258 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Westminster council
Places available
1,754
Applications
901
Got 1st preference
65.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Westminster council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
163
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
39.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
412
Total Pupils
0
Boys
412
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Queen's College, London
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Questions parents ask about Queen's College, London
What are GCSE results like at Queen's College, London?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Queen's College, London can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Queen's College, London last inspected?
Queen's College, London is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
How many pupils go to Queen's College, London?
Queen's College, London has around 412 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Queen's College, London?
Queen's College, London is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Queen's College, London have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Queen's College, London: Premier Education Group @ EIFA International School (240m away, registered, not yet graded), SuperCamps- Marylebone (350m away, registered, not yet graded) and Junior Adventures Group @ St Vincents W1U (390m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Queen's College, London?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 286 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 62 serious and 223 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 41 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Westminster is 185 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Queen's College, London?
Queen's College, London is at 43-49 Harley Street, London, W1G 8BT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)