Her Best Day. Every Day.

Happily Empowering

Happily Curious

Happily Unstoppable

Empowering Girls, Shaping Tomorrow

Welcome to Queen Mary’s, a day and family friendly flexible boarding school where girls shine — designed with their needs, growth, and future in mind. Girls here benefit from a vibrant and bespoke curriculum which achieves excellent academic results and which provides strong added value in an environment where girls are stretched without being stressed. From their first steps at age 3 to confidently stepping into the world as bold, unstoppable young women, we encourage every girl to discover her true potential and what she aspires to achieve.

Guided by Values

In our girl-first setting, she will soar within a vibrant community that fosters a love of learning, exploration, and self-discovery. Guided by Queen Mary’s core values, our expert staff empower girls to embrace a perfect balance of creativity and adventure, intellect and social responsibility, academic excellence and inner strength.
Here, girls grow into confident, courageous leaders—ready to make their mark on a world that needs their voices more than ever.

Our Ethos

Here She Is Known

In our small, personal classes and close-knit community, every girl is seen, valued, and encouraged to pursue her unique passions. With outstanding staff who understand how girls learn best, we combine a rigorous curriculum with personalised support, ensuring each pupil receives the guidance she needs to thrive.

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Leading for Life

At Queen Mary’s, we believe the best leaders are balanced, compassionate, and able to care for themselves and others. We empower the next generation of female leaders by supporting them through enriching experiences and a community rooted in care and belonging. Our girls rise to challenges, speak with confidence, and excel in all aspects of school life. With the guidance of dedicated teachers they embrace opportunities to grow, develop the confidence to reach for their dreams, and are inspired to become the change-makers the world needs.

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All Girls

Nestled in a beautiful country setting, Queen Mary’s is a premier independent school for girls prioritising academics, wellbeing and personal growth. Here, girls are encouraged to be adventurous, take risks, and seize every opportunity.

We are closer than you think – just off the A1 between Ripon and Thirsk. Only 2 hours 10 minutes by train from London.

A Complete Education

Every girl, from the age of 3 – 16, benefits from a complete education which focuses upon excellent academic progress, lots of co-curricular choices, personal development and unrivalled pastoral care. Wonderful facilities and outstanding staff put girls first.

Home From Home

Queen Mary’s sits in the 10 best value boarding schools in the UK. We offer full time and flexible boarding to support families and give pupils a tailored, holistic education.

The Telegraph

""There is a strong focus on high quality teaching and learning.""

The Good Schools Guide

"Within The Telegraph's top ten 'Best Value Boarding Schools'."

The Telegraph

"Top 10 Independent School with no sixth form."

Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2025

Stand Out Pastoral Care

Discover here what others say about us.

Mary Poppins of Schools....

...practically perfect in every way. Read our review here.

Top Academics

We are ranked as the 4th top independent school in the UK (no sixth form) by The Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

Her Best Day. Every Day.

40 acres

Set in beautiful parkland

2hr 10 mins

Trains to London

7:1

Staff to pupil ratio

65

Co-curricular clubs

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𝕊𝕖𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔻𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝔸𝕝𝕝 𝔾𝕚𝕣𝕝𝕤 ℂ𝕒𝕟 𝕄𝕒𝕜𝕖
All girls` schools create bold, brave, confident, unstoppable girls. They break down barriers and equip girls with strength, resilience, courage, and leadership.

Book onto our 3rd October Open Day via the link in our bio or: https://www.queenmarys.org/admissions/visiting-the-school-open-days/

#QueenMarysSchool #girlsschool #girlsschools #girlseducation #girlsboarding

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Our much-loved Colour Run is back on Saturday 19 September, promising a morning full of colour, energy and community spirit! 🌈

🏃‍♀️Supported by Queen Mary`s Friends (QMF), the event will feature 5km and 1km runs, a Tug of War, refreshments and plenty of fun, with all funds raised going towards future investment in PE equipment, including a new high jump mat. We`re looking forward to seeing our school community come together for another memorable day. 💙 #HerBestDayEveryDay

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We`re delighted to welcome Dr Lubna, co-founder of Bloom Longevity Labs and This Is Yorkshire Beauty, to 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 this September.

A passionate advocate for women`s health and female leadership, Dr Lubna will lead her inspiring workshop, Who Told You That?, encouraging girls to challenge limiting beliefs, think with confidence and discover the power of their own voice.

Designed for girls in Year 5, HER VOICE is an inspiring day of confidence-building, leadership and self-discovery, empowering every girl to embrace her strengths and believe in her potential.

📅 Friday 25 September 2026
✨ Places are limited – book now to secure your place.

#HerVoice #LeadershipForGirls #FindYourVoice #Confidence #QueenMarysSchool #HerBestDayEveryDay @bloomlongevitylabs @thisisyorskhirebeauty

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𝗧𝘂𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
Towards the end of term, Year 6 showcased their fantastic work in history and even created their own stills. A great way to wrap up the academic year!

#QueenMarysSchool #HistoryLesson #girlsschool #LearningMadeFun #girlseducation

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We`re delighted to welcome Hazel Davis, Editor at Muddy Stilettos, to 𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 this September.

Hazel will lead an engaging Insights Quiz workshop, helping girls discover how they naturally think, communicate, lead and connect through a fun "energy types" framework.

Designed for girls in Year 5, HER VOICE is an inspiring day of confidence-building, leadership and self-discovery, empowering every girl to find her voice and believe in her potential.

📅 Friday 25 September 2026
✨ Places are limited – book now to secure your place.

#HerVoice #LeadershipForGirls #FindYourVoice #Confidence #QueenMarysSchool #HerBestDayEveryDay #muddyyorkshire

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At all-girls schools, confidence becomes unstoppable, and strong girls grow stronger together. See the difference our senior school can make to your daughter.

Book onto our 3rd October Open Day via the link in our bio or: https://www.queenmarys.org/admissions/visiting-the-school-open-days/

#QueenMarysSchool #girlsschool #girlsschools #gsa #girlsboarding

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Learning took off for Year 7 as they put their understanding of forces into action! 🚀

As part of their end-of-year project, pupils designed, built and launched their own rockets, applying classroom knowledge to a hands-on challenge that sparked creativity, teamwork and scientific thinking. What a fantastic way to end the year! #HerBestDayEveryDay

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At Queen Mary`s School, our House System brings every year group together, from our youngest pupils to our oldest, creating a community where friendships flourish and everyone has a place to belong.

Working side by side across the school, girls develop leadership, teamwork, and confidence while learning from one another. It`s this spirit of solidarity, support, and togetherness that makes our House community so special. 💙💚❤️💛

We would like to thank our fabulous 2025-26 House Captains:
❤️ Rievaulx Captains – Indiya & Gracie
💚 Jervaulx Captains – Scarlett & Matilda
💙 Byland Captains – Phoebe & Charlotte
💛 Fountains Captains – Jaiden & Celia

And, we would like to welcome our new House Captains:
❤️ Rievaulx Captains – India & Stella
💚 Jervaulx Captains – Maddie & Amelia
💙 Byland Captains – Matilda & Imogen
💛 Fountains Captains – Tegan & Brigitte

#QueenMarysSchool #HouseSystem #Leadership #Teamwork #SchoolCommunity

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