Empowering Girls Through Education
Every day, our students step forward, speak up and lead with confidence. Here, girls don’t wait for opportunities. They create them.
This page explores why all-girls education works, through six core principles that shape life at Queen Anne’s, brought to life by student stories, staff insight and real outcomes.
She won’t blend in - she’ll stand out
In a girls-only setting, every opportunity is hers to take. There’s no waiting her turn. No competing for space.
From Lower 4 through to Sixth Form, girls are encouraged to explore widely, try boldly and discover what truly excites them. They take part in performing arts, sport, societies and volunteering opportunities, shaping school life as they grow in confidence.
Along the way, they see girls in every role - learning that there is no single way to succeed, and that every path is open to them. It’s how they develop a strong sense of who they are, where they thrive, and where they want to go next.
She’ll take risks, raise her hand and own her voice
In an all-girls environment, girls don’t just get attention - they get intention. Lessons are spaces where curiosity is rewarded, opinions are welcomed, and risk-taking is safe.
Without fear of being talked over or judged, girls raise their hands more, speak more freely and challenge themselves more boldly. They learn that their voice matters and they use it.
Read more about our most recent public debating competition
How all-girls sport helps to build confidence
Known, supported, ready for the real world
Your daughter will leave Queen Anne’s ready for the real world because she’s been truly known in this one.
Our pastoral care and wellbeing support are designed specifically for girls. We understand how girls grow, lead, struggle and rise - academically, emotionally and socially. And we’re experts at supporting them through it.
Here, no one is overlooked. Every girl is seen, supported and championed.
Girls Wellbeing and why Tailored Support Matters
Girls lead everything here
At Queen Anne’s, girls lead everything because they can, and they do.
Whether it’s on the stage, in the lab or on the pitch, she isn’t sharing the spotlight. She is the spotlight. From the earliest years through to Sixth Form, girls lead assemblies, captain teams, run societies and productions, seeing first-hand what female leadership looks like in every arena.
Every space, shaped for her success
At Queen Anne’s, our environment isn’t adapted to girls - it’s designed for them.
From classrooms to changing rooms, labs to social hubs, every space supports confidence, comfort and ambition. Girls move through the school knowing they belong everywhere and that each space has been created with their success in mind.
Progress that’s propelled, not just predicted
A Queen Anne’s education delivers results - and then goes further.
We are in the top 1.5% nationally for pupil progress at GCSE, reflecting not only strong academic teaching but an environment where girls are encouraged to stretch, challenge themselves and aim higher than they thought possible.
Here, progress isn’t just measured. It’s propelled.
How all-girls education drives achievement
Why All Girls. Why Queen Anne's.
An all-girls education at Queen Anne’s isn’t about narrowing the world, it’s about preparing girls to lead in it.
When girls grow up leading, speaking, succeeding and supporting one another every day, they leave knowing exactly who they are and what they’re capable of.
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Below is a dedicated space for exploring the impact, challenges, and triumphs of girls' education. Here, you'll find more insightful articles on the importance of quality schooling for girls, the role of educators and communities, and the inspiring stories of students breaking barriers. Whether you're an advocate, a teacher, a student, or simply curious, join us as we celebrate the power of education in shaping brighter futures for girls everywhere.
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