Tag Archives: Academic

The Power of Small Class Sizes in Girls’ Education

Posted on February 9, 2026 by michelle hatfield

The Power of Small Class Sizes in Girls’ Education “In a smaller class, it’s easier to ask questions and join in which helped build my confidence.” Class size may seem like a practical detail, but for girls at Queen Mary’s […]

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Academic Excellence with Balance: High Expectations, Healthy Confidence

Posted on February 4, 2026 by michelle hatfield

Striking the right balance between academics and wellbeing at Queen Mary’s School “True academic excellence inspires girls to aim high without feeling overwhelmed.” For many families exploring independent girls’ schools, academic excellence is expected. The more important question has become […]

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Girls, STEM and Success: Testing How Different Surfaces Emit Infrared Radiation

Posted on January 17, 2026 by michelle hatfield

Year 7 Pupils Enjoy Hands-on Science Learning with New STEM Resources Science truly comes to life when curiosity meets hands-on discovery, and this term our Year 7 pupils have been busy doing exactly that. With guidance from our STEM Development […]

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Educational Trips This Term: Queen Mary’s Learning Brought to Life! 

Posted on November 28, 2025 by michelle hatfield

This Autumn Term, Our All Girls School in Yorkshire Has Been Filled with Trips to Take Learning Beyond the Classroom This term has been filled with exciting opportunities for pupils across Queen Mary’s School to step outside the classroom and […]

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Queen Mary’s Independent School in Yorkshire Launches Twilight Talks on Female Leadership

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Chloe Godsell

Launch of Twilight Series Talks: Inspiring Female Leadership Lectures at Queen Mary’s We are excited to introduce Twilight Talks, a new programme connecting our pupils with inspiring role models. See it to be it lies at the heart of this […]

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STEM in Action: Empowering Girls in STEM Through Real-World STEM Education

Posted on October 9, 2025 by michelle hatfield

Empowering Girls in STEM Through Hands-on STEM Learning At Queen Mary’s, we are deeply committed to delivering outstanding STEM education for girls, ensuring that every pupil has the confidence, skills and ambition to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. As […]

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