Queen Mary’s School

  • Founded: 1925
  • Address: Baldersby Park, Topcliffe - North Yorkshire, England (Map)
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Queen Mary’s School, Yorkshire is a thriving day and boarding school for girls aged 4 – 16 and boys aged 4 – 7 between Ripon and Thirsk. We care deeply about you and your future. Our tailored approach produces confident pupils with excellent academic results who move on to respected sixth form and university destinations. You will discover your passions, love life and love learning.

Through loving life and enjoying learning, at Queen Mary’s we strive for excellence in every endeavour. The stimulating and varied curriculum is delivered by a dedicated team of staff who bring out the best in each child. Many of the girls move on to Sixth Form places at the country’s leading schools, both independent and state, often with scholarships and awards.

In offering a vibrant range of opportunities, each girl can succeed not only in the classroom but also within Art, Drama, Music, Outdoor Education and Sport. At heart however, a Queen Mary’s girl is eager and enthusiastic, ready to embrace challenges in an atmosphere of trust and teamwork.

We deliberately encourage the girls to be adventurous and outdoorsy, taking risks in a controlled environment. The girls swim, canoe and kayak in the river, camp out on the river banks, use our climbing wall and scaffolding poles, learn bush craft, build dens and climb trees becoming well-rounded, resilient and independent individuals.

Boarding is central to the life of the School, especially in the senior years, as it supports our philosophy to create capable and independent young people who will look back on their years at Queen Mary’s with a sense of self-worth and fulfilment, as well as strong and lasting friendships.

Everyone is welcomed into a happy community where respect and understanding is built and tolerance and trust are at the heart of the school community.

Queen Mary’s is a Christian community that values, nurtures and respects every individual. A place where all are challenged to do their best, serve others, show compassion and act with integrity. The School Aims to

  • Strives for excellence in every endeavour
  • Loves life and enjoys learning
  • Nurtures spirituality and personal growth
  • Respects individuality and embraces diversity
  • Enhances character and builds resilience
  • Creates independent young people
  • Makes strong and lasting friendships.

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Community Reviews (1)

Queen Mary’s School has been a transformative experience for my child; the dedicated staff fosters an enriching environment where students not only excel academically but also develop a strong sense of confidence!
By R.M. (Jul, 2024) |