Open Day (All Years): 16th November
Visit QM
Visiting Queen Margaret's, York is the best way to experience everything our private boarding school has to offer. We'll put together a personalised tour for you, tailored to the key aspects of independent school life that you wish to see.
Book a VisitOur girls are different. They get stuck into things, step up to challenges, and stand out from the crowd.
Queen Margaret's is a leading private school in York. Named Small Independent School of the Year 2023 and Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing 2021, our all-girls boarding school and day school allows every girl to thrive. In an idyllic countryside setting near York in the heart of Yorkshire, our girls are nurtured with all the support, tuition and inspiration they need to become happy and successful women of tomorrow.
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QM experience?
We can’t wait to show you what life at Queen Margaret's School, York is all about. Whether you join us for an Open Day, a Personal Tour, or simply have a chat on the phone, our Admissions Team is on hand to help you every step of the way.
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An exceptional education
The bedrock for success, placed amongst the best schools for exam performance in the North by the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2023. Read more.
Extracurricular activities
We nurture the girls to fulfill their ambitions. Discover our amazing enrichment opportunities.
Bespoke Boarding
Boarding that's tailored for you from 1-7 nights per week. Get the perfect blend of staying at school and home - discover Bespoke Boarding at Queen Margaret's.
Sixth Form Open Day: 12th October
A truly unique
Sixth Form experience.
Whatever their calling, our private Sixth Form in York nurtures girls to fulfil their ambitions, realise their potential, and become the best they can be.
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Bespoke Boarding
that works for you
Boarding in Yorkshire from 1-7 nights a week, wraparound daily care from 07:30 - 19:30, and the flexibility to set your own boarding schedule.
Create a Bespoke Boarding solution that works for you and your family.
Don’t just take our word for it…
Queen Margaret's is regarded as one of the top all-girls schools in York, Yorkshire; see what industry experts are saying about us. Read more
What the QM Parents say…
QM has a close-knit community where parents are very much involved in school life. See more
What the QM Girls say…
Hear about what it's like to be a student at QM from the girls themselves. See more
What Old Margaretians say…
Once you finish your journey at QM, you are always welcome as part of the QM alumnae association. Hear what our alumnae say about their time at QM. See more
A family of learning and belonging in a truly
inspirational setting
Request a prospectus* Winner of the School of the Year for Student Wellbeing category in the Independent Schools of the Years Awards 2021. ** Top-10 placing in the list of Top Performing Independent Secondary Schools in the North by the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2023.