Queen's College College, University in London

Reviews

1. Alex Hayes-Griffin ★★★★★

   Our daughter attended QCL for 5 years up until completing her GCSE's last summer. As parents and a family we absolutely loved our time at the school and cannot recommend it highly enough. The culture and values of the school are very positive and come through strongly in everything they do. Our daughter found the environment extremely nurturing and was able to thrive during her time at the school culminating in excellent GCSE grades as an amazing foundation for her move to boarding school outside London to complete her studies at A-level. The leadership from the headmaster (Richard Tillet) is first-class, personal and attentive. His efforts to get to know each and every pupil during their time at the school clearly makes a huge difference to student journeys and his connection with the whole school community. QCL does a brilliant job at helping grow and support confident young women with strong values, a real sense of community spirit and balanced views on the outside world.

   1 year ago
2. Stevie C ★★★★★

   This is such a wonderful school. The wrap around care for new senior girls starts before they begin, buddying them with another student. Pastoral care is a big priority for the Head and the leadership team. It is not a cliquey or stuffy school environment. Well established parent association who actively raise money for charities and create events for parent networking. 6th form curriculum is challenging but manageable, and small class sizes help students to keep up to speed. Busy diary of in-school clubs, after school lectures, music, volunteering and peer mentoring opportunities, and varied sports activities.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Sharmina Khan ★★★★★

   This a wonderful senior school where my daughter is thriving both academically and socially. There are expectations of high standards of behaviour and clear codes of conduct whilst being incredibly nurturing. The school has a good leadership team and focus on pastoral care. The transition from the prep school was seamless and with a very similar ethos. We find the West End location incredibly well placed for our family's needs and are proud to be part of the QCL community.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Jessica Bride ★★★★★

   I can’t say enough positive things about Queen’s College. My daughter started this year and, after two challenging pandemic years and moving from her lovely neighbourhood pre-prep school to a “big school” I have been blown away at their pastoral care and genuine support and positivity. The headmaster is strong in vision but human and approachable. In a year that has seen the departures of incredible heads from very established London public schools, he remains very much in command of his ship. From the very first video tour (we weren’t able to visit in person due to COVID regs) where the he told us, with humour and self depreciation, that a recent graduate had been accepted to Oxbridge but selected a different university option “every Headmasters dream” to the first parents meeting when he addressed maybe 100+ of us with a tooth emergency and half-numbed face he handles challenges with aplomb. The parents are culturally diverse and kind - genuinely helpful to one another. The school’s central location draws families from all over London - which is also a huge positive for the girls! The girls get study-buddies and big sisters and have many opportunities to work together and meet people throughout the school. What better preparation is there for the world they will enter than to understand, appreciate and celebrate cultural and individual differences and similarities and knowing we are all in it together? My last worry about joining was the inaccessibility to sports grounds - a challenge with any central school - but Queen’s has done a great job of creating meaningful sporting opportunities for the girls with after school clubs and squads offering loads of chances to try something new or improve a skill and lots of exercise time. I’ve learned, over the years, that not every school is a fit for every child - and the school that you went to or your daughters best friend attends might not be right for you. And Queen’s won’t be right for everyone - but I have to say, if you judge a school by looking forward and not looking back Queen’s is , and Queen’s girls are, going places.

   almost 4 years ago
2. Jonathan Shaw ★★★★★

   This is a first rate school, my daughter could not be happier. The staff are committed, friendly and always helpful. The number of extra curricular activities on offer is huge, and the pastoral care is second to none.

   almost 4 years ago
3. KAA Greenwood ★★★★★

   A great school which suited both my two very different daughters. QCL encourages individuality and supports the students' variety of skills. Academic standards are on the rise, and come from the Principal's firmly held belief that happy children will succeed, rather than from a pressured, hot-house environment. Pastoral care is excellent.

   almost 4 years ago

1. A J ★★★★★

   The school is welcoming and innovative. The amount of clubs, sports and societies is excellent. Encouraging older girls to mentor younger and getting them to work as a team. Teaching staff friendly and approachable and they encourage a joy in learning. There is a great supportive and nurturing environment in the school and parents are encouraged to be part of the school life through regular PTA updates and events. I highly recommend this school.

   almost 4 years ago

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