Queen's Gate School, London
Queen's Gate School is an independent school for girls aged 4 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 November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Queen's Gate School in detail
Queen's Gate School in its own words
In its own words: "Queen’s Gate School is an independent school for girls aged 4-18 located on Queen’s Gate, in South Kensington, London. Founded in 1891, the school has long held a reputation for its originality. Our fundamental goal is that each girl should become the very best version of herself, making the most of her individual strengths, gifts and talents."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to Queen’s Gate. We are a day school for girls aged 4-18, located in South Kensington, on the edge of the capital’s educational and cultural heartland, the perfect place to inspire and indulge young hearts and minds. Our close-knit community of around 500 pupils is a special one."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, cross-country, karate, dance, ballet, drama, choir, orchestra and chess.
Coming up: an open evening on Friday 30 October 2026, an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Kensington and Chelsea
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (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 Gate School 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 Gate School are Glendower Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles, selective); Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle (under 0.1 miles, Good); Mander Portman Woodward School (under 0.1 miles); and St Philip's School (0.2 miles, Good, selective).
Glendower Preparatory SchoolLycee Francais Charles de GaulleMander Portman Woodward SchoolSt Philip's School
Where pupils go next
Of the 49 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 71% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 131 pupils (35.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Gloucester Road, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harrington Road, 60 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
26 November 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
16 November 2021
Regulatory Compliance
1 November 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Queen's Gate School is a private day school for girls aged 4–18 in Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
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 Gate School 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
Latest from Queen's Gate School
Queen’s Gate Celebrates Exceptional 2026 Value-Added Results
21 Sep 2026
Mrs Lydia Kyle confirmed as 10th Principal of Queen’s Gate School
21 Sep 2026
Queen’s Gate celebrates outstanding GCSE Results
21 Aug 2026
Newsletter 19-26 March
22 Jun 2026
Queen’s Gate School announces new Acting Principal
5 May 2026
School Announces Two-Year Freeze on Fees
1 May 2026
From Queen's Gate School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Queen's Gate School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Queen's Gate School.
- Imperial College London490m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps - Knightsbridge730m away · Not yet graded
- Aktiva Camps @ Bousfield Primary750m away · Not yet graded
- Activate Camps @ Marlborough Primary School890m away · Not yet graded
- NWG Academy890m away · Not yet graded
- Richer Education Chelsea970m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 227
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 45
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 227 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 182 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
36 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 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
69%
Available places
371 pupils
540 places
169 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Kensington and Chelsea council
Places available
1,110
Applications
602
Got 1st preference
66.8%
Got preferred school
92.7%
All secondary applications across Kensington and Chelsea council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
131
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
35.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
371
Total Pupils
0
Boys
371
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Queen's Gate School
What are GCSE results like at Queen's Gate School?
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 Gate School 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 Gate School last inspected?
Queen's Gate School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Queen's Gate School?
Queen's Gate School has around 371 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Queen's Gate School?
Queen's Gate School 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 Gate School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 6 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Queen's Gate School: Imperial College London (490m away, registered, not yet graded), Super Camps - Knightsbridge (730m away, registered, not yet graded) and Aktiva Camps @ Bousfield Primary (750m 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 Gate School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 227 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 45 serious and 182 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 12 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 36 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 Kensington and Chelsea is 204.5 (the median across 74 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Queen's Gate School?
Queen's Gate School is at 133 Queen's Gate, Kensington, London, SW7 5LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)