Girls’ School Queen Anne’s Celebrates Top 2% National Ranking for GCSE Progress

 

Queen Anne’s School, is celebrating exceptional academic success after being ranked 7th nationally out of 344 independent schools for GCSE pupil progress, placing it firmly within the top 2% of schools across the UK.

The achievement puts this local girls’ school on the national stage and highlights the outstanding progress being made by students from the area.The ranking is based on Yellis value-added data, a nationally recognised assessment system provided by the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring at the University of Cambridge.

This data measures how much progress students make from the beginning of secondary school through to GCSE, offering a powerful insight into the impact of a school’s teaching and support.

As an all-girls school, Queen Anne’s is committed to creating an environment where every girl is encouraged to aim high, build confidence, and achieve her full potential. This national recognition highlights the remarkable progress made by students at every stage of their education and reflects the school’s strong focus on academic excellence alongside outstanding pastoral care.

The school looks forward to welcoming prospective families from the local area and beyond to its Open Morning on Friday 27 February, where visitors can learn more about the inspiring environment that enables students to thrive both academically and personally.

February 2026