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

We are on Instagram

🌟 Adventure, challenge and plenty of fun!

Our Year 7 girls had an incredible time at Carlton Lodge, throwing themselves into every challenge and making the most of every moment together.

From raft building, axe throwing, climbing and abseiling to team-building activities, there’s been plenty of opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, support one another and discover just what they’re capable of. 🛶🧗‍♀️🎯

Most importantly, they’ve built confidence, strengthened friendships and created memories that they’ll be talking about for years to come. 💙

What a brilliant few days of adventure – and exactly the kind of experience that helps every girl thrive ✨

#QueenMarysSchool #HerBestDayEveryDay #Year7 #CarltonLodge #OutdoorAdventure TeamBuilding MakingMemories

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🎾 Year 11 gets into the swing of Padel!

Our Year 11 Sports Scholars enjoyed a Padel taster session this morning at @padelshedthirsk – getting to grips with this fast-growing and exciting sport.

With plenty of enthusiasm on court, we’re looking forward to bringing more Padel to Queen Mary’s in the Spring Term.

Who knows, we may have found a new favourite! 🎾

#QueenMarysSchool #HerBestDayEveryDay #Padel #Year11 ActiveLearning

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🪨✨ 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟯!

Year 3 had a fantastic day exploring Stump Cross Caverns as part of their Prehistory topic. They were fascinated by the spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, including the Wedding Cake formation, Reindeer Cave and Wolverine Cave. 🦌🔦

The day ended with an exciting fossil hunt, with every pupil taking home a bag of fossils – the perfect prehistoric souvenir! 🦴✨

#QMS #Year3 #Prehistory #StumpCrossCaverns #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

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🎭✨ 𝐒𝐈𝐗 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀!
Rehearsals for the Senior School Performing Arts Club production of the hit musical 𝐒𝐈𝐗 are officially underway. If this sneak peek is anything to go by, our pupils are already sounding sensational! 👑🎶

We can’t wait to welcome audiences for what promises to be a spectacular show. Tickets will be available soon – watch this space! 💜

#QMS #SixTheMusical #PerformingArts #SchoolProduction

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🌿✨ 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱!
Our Pre-Prep pupils had a wonderful day at Studfold Adventure Trail, exploring the countryside, developing their understanding of nature, and enjoying plenty of physical activity. 🌳

From following trails and solving clues to building dens and working as a team, it was a day full of curiosity, adventure and learning beyond the classroom! 🏕️👏

#QMS #PrePrep #Studfold #OutdoorLearning #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

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🌾🎶 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Our Pre-Prep and Prep School pupils have been working hard, rehearsing their songs and getting ready to celebrate Harvest together on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿.

Here’s a little sneak peek from their rehearsals! We’re looking forward to welcoming family and friends next week.

#QMS #HarvestFestival #PrepSchool #PrePrep #SchoolLife

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🏆✨ 𝗔 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗺𝗮!
Over the summer, Jemima enjoyed an incredible run of success at the BSPS Summer Championships. 🐴

Jemima and Colway Belle of the Ball were “Simply the Best” 123cm SHP Winners and Alan Marnie Reserve Supreme Leading Pony of the Year 2026. Jemima and My Country Belle also took the Open Nursery Stakes, became Mini WHP Champions and were crowned Challenge Supreme Champions! 🌟

A huge congratulations to Jemima on these outstanding achievements! 👏💙
#QueensMarysSchool #QMS #Equestrian #BSPS #ProudOfOurPupils

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🔬🔥 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱!
Our budding scientists have been learning how to safely light a Bunsen burner and have proudly received their Bunsen Burner Licences. A fantastic milestone as they begin developing their practical science skills and confidence in the lab! Well done, Year 7! 👏🧪
#QueensMarysSchool #QMS #Year7 #Science #FutureScientists

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