Queen Elizabeth’s School and Atom Learning unite to break down barriers for disadvantaged children applying to grammar schools
May 17, 2024
QE has teamed up with education technology specialists Atom Learning to support primary school children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Children aged 7–11 who are eligible for Pupil Premium will have free access to online learning resources and to preparation for grammar school entrance tests. The new support programme, which is open...
The Friends of Queen Elizabeth’s
December 5, 2022
The Friends of Queen Elizabeth’s – FQE, or just ‘the Friends’ – is a registered charity which exists solely to support the School and its pupils. Founded in 1966, it has a fantastic track record. In fact, over several decades, FQE has been at the heart of major capital projects...
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
August 23, 2017
At Queen Elizabeth’s we are committed to providing, for each pupil, the best possible environment for their welfare and learning. Introduction The School values the abilities and achievements of all of its pupils, including those who have special educational needs or a disability (“SEND”), and is committed to providing, for...
Queen Elizabeth’s School: 1573–2023
May 18, 2022
In 2023, we celebrated the 450th anniversary of the founding of Queen Elizabeth’s School by royal charter. It was on 24th March 1573 that Queen Elizabeth I acceded to a request from court grandee Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, and granted the charter ‘for ever to establish a Grammar School...
Covid-19 testing at QE – and your consent
January 11, 2021
In line with previous Government requirements, QE had expected to launch a mass Covid-19 testing programme in School in the first weeks of term. This has now been postponed because of the lockdown. However, it is still expected that such testing will form part of the measures to enable a...
Fighting for trans fat-free fast food: team take their case to Whitehall as they hit the campaign trail
June 28, 2019
A group of Year 8 boys are on a mission to get national backing for a campaign to regulate the use of trans fats in takeaway food. They were inspired to launch their campaign following a presentation by Yinka Thomas, a nutritionist from Barnet Public Health, about the dangers of...
