Queen's Gate School is a private day school for girls aged 4–18 in Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London, England.
The Good Schools Guide described it as a "Charming popular school, with a mixed intake, which does jolly well by its girls."Profile on Good Schools Guide It is one of a handful of independent girls' schools in the country that does not have a prescribed uniform but girls are expected to abide by a strict dress code.
History Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt (who later founded Heathfield School, Ascot) in her parents' home in nearby Stanhope Gardens. The following year, the School moved to 132 Queen's Gate, later expanding into the adjacent houses at 131 and 133. In May 2005, the school acquired 125/126 Queen's Gate and refurbished it as accommodation for Junior School pupils.Mission Statement, History & Aims
It celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2011, and a special service was held at the local parish church, St Augustine's, Queen's Gate.
Academics It has a strong academic track record in examinations. In 2011, it placed in the top 100 independent schools nationally for the GCSEs.
Notable former pupils
Queen Camilla Bryony Gordon, journalist Susannah Constantine, fashion designer and author Angela Delevingne, socialite Belinda Harris-Reid, knit-wear designer and promoter of hand-knitting Lucinda Lambton, photographer and broadcaster Emma McQuiston, fashion model Nigella Lawson, food writer and television presenter Mithra Malek, actress and filmmaker Imogen Poots, actress Issy van Randwyck, singer Vanessa Redgrave, actress, socialist and activist Twinkle, singer Samantha Robinson, actress Sophia Swire, business womanSally Williams, ”Future Brilliance charity gives Afghan women chance to make and sell jewellery”, Thurrock Mail, 15 September 2013 Tilda Swinton, actress Trinny Woodall, fashion designer Anya Taylor-Joy, actress
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External links
Inspection Reports Profile on ISC website