Queen Anne's School is an independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18. Situated on a large attractive campus near Reading, its proximity to Heathrow Airport, London and rail/motorway links give it an ideal location.
Girls enter by means of the 11+, 12+ or 13+ Common Entrance or the school's own examination. Several scholarships are available; all are awarded for excellence whether in academic work, art, music or sport.
Each weekend is packed with activities to cater for a variety of interests. There are many extra-curricular activities including Drama, Junior and Senior Choirs, Orchestra, Photography, Riding, Rowing, Gymnastics, Tai'Jutsu, Ballet, Science Club, Pottery, Young Enterprise and many girls participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Pastoral care is strong; each girl has the support and understanding of two Housemistresses, who will take care of her day to day needs and provide an escort to the Airport or Station. The large Sixth Form operates on a tutorial system and is more akin to university life. 100% of girls go on to Higher Education. There are 3 boarding Houses and 2 Day Girls Houses for 11-16 year olds; the sixth form are accommodated in two separate Houses, one of which was opened in January 1996. Each House, in which there are between 30 and 60 girls, has a resident Housemistress and an Assistant Housemistress to provide full pastoral care.
Facilities include a performing arts centre for drama and music, a well equipped IT department.
New for 1999 is a state of the art Sports Centre with fitness suite, dance and aerobics studio, and an indoor climbing wall. As well as the Sports Centre the facilities include tennis courts, squash courts, heated indoor swimming pool and gym.
In the security of a singe-sex environment, all opportunities for leadership and learning are open. With an excellent academic record and many extra-curricular activities, girls are fully prepared for university life and successful careers.
