Queen Mary's High School

Queen Mary’s High School takes great pride in its:

Academic Excellence

Year on year our students achieve of their very best, ably supported by staff whose focus is enabling them to demonstrate their understanding and ability.  Teaching concentrates on meeting the needs of each individual as we recognise the uniqueness of each one of our students. We adapt our lessons to ensure that learning is both effective and enjoyable.

We take pride in the achievement of each student and celebrate with them in their success.

A wide ranging extra-curricular programme

‘All work and no play make Jane a dull girl’ is a deviation from the original saying but is wholly applicable to the extra-curricular provision at Queen Mary’s High School. 

The variety of trips and visits is extensive and enables our students to develop a wide range of transferrable skills which will equip them for their lifelong pursuit of learning and success. 

There are many additional activities on offer which are linked to the curriculum.  Theatre trips, lectures at local universities, study trips (for example to Auschwitz), fieldwork in Geography and Biology as well as the opportunity to perform with the choirs and orchestra.  There are a number of trips abroad which have a subject focus: these have included Iceland, Sicily and the Battlefields of Northern France and Belgium. In addition our annual ski trip is a popular feature on the calendar which always attracts great interest from students from all year groups.

Exceptional care for the individual

The individual needs of our students drive our planning and provision. Lessons provide opportunities for developing teamwork, leadership, cooperation, listening and a variety of other transferrable skills.  A key element for success is enjoyment and you would see plenty of that at Queen Mary’s High School.

We are a very happy school where pupils are able to balance their academic and social lives well. Our aim is to ensure that all students’ abilities are stretched to the full and that they find the tasks they are set challenging from whatever level they approach them.

High quality and committed staff

Our staff are highly talented and have the ability to ensure that our students can excel.  We have a blend of experience and innovation which makes sure that the learning experiences provided are both innovative as well as being focussed on the various assessment processes that are in place.

Our extensive extra-curricular programme is a testament to the commitment of staff who are keen to extend their provision well beyond their teaching role.  We are grateful to them as they continue to give above and beyond expectations and to enrich the experience of our students.

A family oriented environment

Queen Mary’s High School has a unique learning environment where students and staff forge positive relationships based on respect and courtesy. Staff are able to see their students grow and flourish and enjoy celebrating with them when they achieve success. Visitors and newcomers to the school comment on our supportive friendly family atmosphere. We value the positive relationships which we have with our parents, and we provide various mechanisms to help parents support their child’s learning.