Queen Anne's in the Top 1.5% of Schools Nationally for Sporting Achievement

Queen Anne’s School has been named among the top 200 sporting schools in England, securing a place in the top 1.5% of all schools nationally for sporting achievement - and is ranked the Number One 'small school' in the UK with fewer than 450 students. 

In the latest rankings published by School Sport Magazine, Queen Anne’s School is ranked 70th out of the Top 200 schools in England, following a national survey of more than 4,000 schools. The achievement marks a major milestone for the school and reflects an exceptional year of sporting success across multiple disciplines.

This is the first time Queen Anne’s has been included in the prestigious Top 200 list, which recognises performance across 20 sports and more than 120 national competitions. The ranking is a testament to the dedication, talent and teamwork of pupils, sports staff and the wider school community.

Director of Sport Laura Cox said:

“I am absolutely delighted that the school has been recognised on such a prestigious list following a truly exceptional sporting season. We have always known we are 'small but mighty in our sporting ambitions, and it is tremendously rewarding to see that belief now reflected in national recognition. It proves that our genuinely inclusive ‘sport for all’ philosophy is never to the detriment of us achieving the very highest standards of performance. This success is built on the determination and character of our outstanding girls, alongside the tireless dedication of a remarkable staff team who give their time, energy and expertise far beyond what is expected. I could not be prouder of what they have achieved together.”

The ranking follows a remarkable year of national and regional success, with Queen Anne’s athletes excelling across a broad range of sports including lacrosse, athletics, cricket, cross country, netball, trampolining and swimming.

Stand-out achievements this year include:

• Lacrosse National Champions
• Netball Sisters n’ Sport  Bowl Champions
• Trampolining Success – Junior and Inter National Runners Up
• National Biathlon - Inter Team - Runners Up
• ESAA Regional Athletics Finalists - Top 25 in the UK
• GSA South Badminton Champions
• ESAA Regional Cross Country Finalists 
• Alongside SSM National Cup Netball and Cricket victories, Final 16 at Eton Tennis, SSM Tennis Cup U16 -Fourth Round

This outstanding recognition places Queen Anne’s firmly among the country’s elite sporting schools and highlights the strength, depth and ambition of sport at the school. From national titles to regional podium finishes, Queen Anne’s continues to set the standard for excellence in girls’ sport.

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