The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.2
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
35% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 84%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Cameron (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Shepherd's Way, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittle Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lochinver House School
Independent · 1.6km away
Stormont School
Independent · 1.6km away
Gracewood Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Chancellor's School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Darwin School
Independent · 2.6km away
Fenton Grange School
Independent · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queenswood School a selective school?
Yes. Queenswood School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Queenswood School?
Queenswood School currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queenswood School take?
Queenswood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Queenswood School?
Queenswood School is in Hatfield, AL9 6NS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queenswood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queenswood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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