Our History
Queen's College London
Queen's College London

Our History

Queen's College, London is a remarkable school with an extraordinary history.

Founded in 1848 and awarded a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria in 1853, Queen’s became the first school in the UK to award academic qualifications to women. Following this early royal patronage by Queen Victoria, our Patron has always been a queen; our most recent patron was the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen’s became the first school in the UK to award academic qualifications to women.

We are proud of our inspiring alumnae, including some of the pioneering female doctors, lawyers, diplomats, teachers and scientists who helped open up these careers to women in this country for the first time. Building on this long and distinguished history, QCPS is an inspirational and empowering school, which is proud to remain right at the forefront of education for girls. 

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Headmistress' Welcome

Headmistress' Welcome

Headmistress' Welcome
Open Mornings

Open Mornings

Open Mornings
Subject Departments

Subject Departments

Subject Departments
Aims and Ethos

Aims and Ethos

Aims and Ethos