Queen Mary's School
URN: 121725 • Thirsk YO7 3BZ
Overview
- Name
- Queen Mary's School
- URN
- 121725
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carole Cameron (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01845575000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baldersby Park, Thirsk YO7 3BZ
Summary
Queen Mary's School is an independent all-girls school located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, catering to students aged 3 to 16. With a current enrollment of 207 pupils and a capacity of 300, the school emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment where each girl is encouraged to explore her interests and develop her potential. The school prides itself on its small class sizes and a 7:1 staff-to-pupil ratio, ensuring personalized attention and guidance for every student.
The curriculum at Queen Mary's is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting personal growth and wellbeing. Students benefit from a vibrant and bespoke educational experience that combines rigorous academics with a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school also prioritizes the development of leadership skills, encouraging girls to become confident and compassionate leaders ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Set in a picturesque 40-acre parkland, Queen Mary's offers both full-time and flexible boarding options, making it a convenient choice for families. The school is recognized for its strong pastoral care and commitment to creating a close-knit community where every girl feels valued and empowered.
The curriculum at Queen Mary's is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting personal growth and wellbeing. Students benefit from a vibrant and bespoke educational experience that combines rigorous academics with a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school also prioritizes the development of leadership skills, encouraging girls to become confident and compassionate leaders ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Set in a picturesque 40-acre parkland, Queen Mary's offers both full-time and flexible boarding options, making it a convenient choice for families. The school is recognized for its strong pastoral care and commitment to creating a close-knit community where every girl feels valued and empowered.
Useful links
- Meet the Staff and Governors (governance)
- Senior School Ready to lead, ready to thrive. (sen)
- Senior School (sen)
- Beyond the Curriculum (sen)
- Learn About Wellbeing (sen)
- Curriculum (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Contact Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Breckenbrough School (62.3)
- Darwin School (37.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 207
- Boys
- 1
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1927-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 207 | 1 | 206 | 300 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 1 | 226 | 300 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 220 | 2 | 218 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 220 | 2 | 218 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 204 | 0 | 204 | 300 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 0 | 204 | 300 | 0.00 |
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