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QM is the school where self-belief thrives.

Our Values

We support and celebrate specific values that underpin our mission to build self-belief in girls.

Queen Margaret's School for Girls - Our Vision

QM is the school where self-belief thrives.

Our vision is to empower students through the cultivation of their self-belief so that they have a strong mindset to take on the challenges of tomorrow.

Our Ethos

We are a school that specialises in building self-belief in our students. Both our culture and our attitude to learning stem from this singular purpose.

For us, every girl's journey to fulfilling her potential begins with self-belief - it is the foundation for unlocking strong friendships, academic achievement and lifelong resilience.

By combining a girls-only education with supportive staff and small class sizes we create the most effective environment for nurturing self-belief.

Values that We Support and Celebrate

We support and celebrate specific values that underpin our mission to build self-belief in girls.

  • Courage - We support and celebrate girls who challenge themselves and expand their comfort zone.
  • Commitment - We support and celebrate girls who are dedicated to their responsibilities and who persevere in the face of challenges.
  • Curiosity - We support and celebrate girls who enthusiastically pursue their passions both inside and outside the school
  • Respectfulness - We celebrate each other’s successes, both big and small
  • Kindness - We support and celebrate girls who demonstrate selflessness and generosity towards their peers.
  • Fun - We celebrate a positive attitude and the ability to make learning and living at school enjoyable
  • Inclusivity - We celebrate and support all girls who express their individuality and embrace diversity.


If our values resonate with you, the best way to learn more about QM is to book a visit.

We celebrate our values through individual stories of self-belief from the QM Family. Here, Head, Nicola Dudley shares her own story of self-belief...

Stories of Self-Belief, with Head Nicola Dudley

Stories of Self-Belief, in the Drama department

Mutual respect between staff and pupils develops pupils’ high levels of self-esteem and self-confidence. This creates a calm, happy atmosphere in school, where friendships blossom across different pupil groups.

ISI Inspection Report (2024)

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