We are a 10% school
Queen Mary’s has a long tradition of supporting forces families with a stable, nurturing, and high-achieving environment that girls can truly call home. We discount fees for military families by 10% and accept CEA.
Located just minutes from the A1(M) and within 30 minutes of Catterick Garrison, RAF Leeming, and RAF Linton on Ouse, we are a popular choice for forces’ families seeking day, flexi, weekly, and full boarding. We offer academic excellence, a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, and exceptional pastoral care. Our outdoor education program, led by our Head of Adventure, is a standout feature. With former military personnel on our staff, including our Head of Boarding, our all-girls setting offers a supportive, stable, and friendly environment, especially designed to support the success of each girl.
Call 01845 575000 or email admissions@queenmarys.org
Why Choose Queen Mary’s
School?
Exceptional Pastoral Care
Your daughter will be known, supported, and encouraged in a warm, close-knit community. This care also extends to parents, whether you are looking for wraparound care and opportunities to meet other families or a boarding parent posted overseas looking for excellent communication and opportunities to see your daughter when returning from deployment.
Excellence, Adventure and Opportunities
Our boarders live in the heart of the school with friends in a ‘home from home’, supportive, busy and happy environment which is a great way to stimulate their minds academically, maximise time to spend on their passions and encourage long-lasting friendships. Queen Mary’s pupils achieve excellent academic results, have received national awards in Music, Sport and Riding and get involved in everything from the Annual Charity Fashion Show to the UK Youth Parliament.
An Adventurous Education
Queen Mary’s pupils are known for doing some very adventurous things. Outdoor Education including onsite canoeing, climbing, clay pigeon shooting, river swimming, building dens, pheasant plucking, WOLF runs and overnight camps allow our pupils to face and overcome physical challenges in a safe and supportive environment, learning skills that will serve them well throughout life, both personally and professionally.
Boarding That Feels Like Family
With full, weekly and flexi boarding options, we offer flexibility that works for military parents. Our Head of Boarding has a military background, and four daughters who have experienced independent school boarding, so knows exactly what is required to create an exciting and supportive environment. Alongside our experienced boarding staff, Chaplain and school nurses, the whole Queen Mary’s team creates a community where respect and understanding is built and tolerance and trust is paramount.
10% Discount + CEA Funding
Parents of CEA funded pupils benefit from a 10% discount on boarding fees. From the academic year of your daughter’s 8th birthday, forces families can apply for the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to fund boarding fees. To begin, submit an application to the Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS). We are happy to support you throughout this process.
Book a Visit
We’d love to welcome you for a personal visit or virtual tour. Discover the warmth, confidence and sense of belonging that sets Queen Mary’s apart. We offer a number of Open Mornings or we can arrange an individual visit at a date and time to suit you.