Queen’s College London 11 Plus (11+) Exam Guide

Queen’s College is one of London’s leading independent schools for girls. Located in Westminster, it is one of the most high-achieving, progressive and diverse schools in London. 

Established in 1848 by professor and socialist thinker Frederick Dension Maurice, Queen’s College was established to provide girls with a serious education. Building upon this long-standing principle, their present-day principle is to create a community where every individual thrives. 

Queen’s College celebrates the achievements of every pupil and in 2022 82% of all GCSE grades were awarded 9-7. Moreover, in the same year, 85.3% of all A Level grades were awarded A*-B. 

Queen’s College provides its students with a broad a balanced curriculum, leaving room for pupils to discover and pursue their own interests. In Year 7, pupils undertake a term each of Italian, Mandarin and Spanish to explore which of these languages they would like to pursue further in Year 8. As well as offering the core subjects, taught by specialist teachers, such as maths and English, Queen’s College offers a selection of other subjects in Year 7, such as computer science, Latin and classical civilisation, philosophy and ethics, music, art and drama. 

Aside from its excellent academic record, Queen’s College also offer a range of extra and co-curricular activities, including an array of sports options and over 70 different clubs and societies, encouraging their pupils to explore their own interests and grow into well-rounded individuals. Some of these club and societies options include Eco Society; School Debate Club; Poetry Club; PE and Sports Clubs; a range of choirs and bands; and additional academic support clubs.