Accreditations and Awards
Queens' School is delighted to be recognised for the value we place as part of a broad and balanced education. Access to music at the school has enabled several of our alumni to pursue careers in the music industry. We recently invested in enhancing our provision further by creating a new music centre in the school.
If your child is interested in music and would like further details, please contact the music department, or visit Herfordshire Music Service.
Queens' School is a culturally diverse community, and our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity was recognised when we were awarded the Gold Equalities Mark. This prestigious award not only demonstrates how we meet the duties outlined in the Equality Act 2010, but also acknowledges us as a beacon of best practice, ensuring that our school provides a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.
The school is proud to have been awarded the Secondary Geography Quality Mark (SGQM) by the Geographical Association. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering deep geographical knowledge and understanding through a well-planned curriculum. The SGQM framework consists of four key sections, focusing on teaching and learning, and how the department supports students in becoming confident, resilient learners and critical thinkers. Importantly, it also emphasises how geographical education contributes to students' personal development and their understanding of the wider world beyond the school gates.
Queens' has a proud heritage of sporting achievements and accolades. With excellent facilities, we are delighted to be recognised as a Gold Standard school by Sport England, the Youth Sport Trust, and the UK Government. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering a strong, broad, and balanced sporting curriculum, and emphasises the importance of student participation in our extensive and inclusive co-curricular sports programme. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Physical Education staff. Congratulations.
Accredited by Art Council England, Queens' school has been awarded the Silver Award. This shows the schools' commitment to the arts and culture provision through a balanced curriculum.
Queens' School is a multicultural community, and we celebrate this diversity annually with an internal Culture Day. On this day, staff and students showcase their cultures through food, song, dance, and traditional clothing. This celebration is just one way in which the school fosters an international ethos, aligning with our commitment to promoting British Values. We are delighted to be awarded the International School Award from the British Council.
"What should I do after school?" is a question many students find themselves asking. Queens' School has been awarded the National Quality in Careers Standard for its Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) provision. The Department for Education recognises this standard as the highest a school can achieve, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that our students are well-prepared and well-informed for the ever-changing labour market.
We recognise the importance of taking a coordinated, evidence-informed approach to mental health and wellbeing at Queens', understanding how this directly contributes to improved emotional health, which in turn enhances students' readiness to learn. Queens' School is proud to be working towards its Healthy Young Minds in Herts Accreditation for Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Awareness. The school is assessed on 11 key areas, including the support of mental health and wellbeing.
Queens' School is set within over 50 acres (20.23 hectares) of diverse habitats, including an Outdoor Classroom located in the school’s woodlands. This space provides a wide range of learning opportunities focused on the natural world. As a school, we are deeply mindful of the natural environment and the impact we have on it. As part of our commitment to our environment, we are working towards our Eco-Schools Award.
Our staff are dedicated and exceptional, with many being either parents of current students or even former pupils themselves! Queens' is a fantastic place to work, and as part of our commitment to staff, we are currently working towards the Staff Wellbeing Award.
