The Queen’s School has announced an expanded and refreshed Scholarships Programme for the 2026 academic year, marking the next step in the school’s multi-year strategic investment under Headmistress Joanne Keville. The updated programme strengthens the school’s commitment to academic excellence, co-curricular enrichment and the highly personalised education that defines the Queen’s experience.
Introducing two new scholarships in Sport and Performing Arts, alongside the continued success of the Headmistress’ Award for Academic Excellence – which carries a £1,000 financial award – the new offer reflects The Queen’s School’s ambition to nurture individual pathways and inspire girls to pursue their goals with confidence.
The new Sport Scholarship celebrates excellence both on and off the pitch, recognising pupils who demonstrate talent, dedication and leadership in sport. Scholars will benefit from a personalised training programme alongside a financial award of £250. The scholarship is open to both internal and external applicants for Year 7 and Year 12 entry.
The Performing Arts Scholarship has been designed to champion pupils excelling in music or drama. Recipients will receive 30 half-hour sessions with expert peripatetic teachers to strengthen and extend their practice.
These new additions sit alongside the schools established and highly regarded suite of awards, which highlight the school’s diverse strengths across academics and the arts. These include:
• Academic Scholarship – awarded at Year 7 based on entrance exam performance, carrying a £250 award and conferring the title Queen’s Academic Scholar, published in The Times.
• Amanda Latham Arts Scholarship – awarded at Year 12 for outstanding ability in Art, with a £500 award.
• Headmistress’ Award for Academic Excellence – introduced last year and awarded on entry to Year 12 based on GCSE performance; includes a £1,000 discretionary award for students to invest in their own development.
A formal scholarship review process will take place in early 2026, with decisions communicated in the spring.
The expansion of the Scholarships Programme forms part of an ambitious, multi-year plan to embed co-curricular and enrichment opportunities at the core of the school’s offer. Following recent investments, including the launch of a new astro facility, The Queen’s School continues to champion an education that goes beyond the classroom, fostering leadership, confidence and curiosity across its community.
Alongside scholarships, The Queen’s School continues to offer means-tested bursaries to widen access for families who meet the school’s entry criteria. While the bursary deadline for this year closed on 30th November, applications may be considered in exceptional circumstances, particularly where family circumstances change. The school also works closely with several partner charities and foundations who provide additional support.
As Queen’s looks ahead to the next academic cycle, the refreshed Scholarships Programme reinforces the school’s commitment to excellence, opportunity and the individual journey of every pupil. It stands as an exciting milestone in a wider chapter of investment designed to ensure The Queen’s School continues to thrive as a leader in girls’ education.
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