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Start your QEH journey We are thrilled that you are considering QEH for your child's education. Explore the sections below to navigate our admissions journey, browse our prospectuses, or experience QEH firsthand by arranging a private visit. Arrange a visit Apply Now Junior School admissions Years 3 to 6 Explore Junior → Senior School admissions [...]

Start your QEH journey

We are thrilled that you are considering QEH for your child’s education. Explore the sections below to navigate our admissions journey, browse our prospectuses, or experience QEH firsthand by arranging a private visit.

Junior School admissions

Years 3 to 6

Explore Junior →

Senior School admissions

Years 7 to 11

Explore Senior →

Sixth Form admissions

Years 12 to 13

Explore Sixth Form →

Scholarships & support

Financial assistance

Open events

Fees

Why families choose QEH

Families choose QEH for many reasons, but above all, they value the genuine balance our school provides:

Outstanding academic success

Our examination results are exceptional. We achieve this through inspirational teaching paired with a genuinely supportive environment that nurtures curiosity, collaboration, and academic independence.

Exceptional pastoral care

Exceptional, kind pastoral care sits at the heart of everything we do. Following its autumn 2025 inspection, QEH was awarded a ‘Significant Strength’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate for its provision for pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing. The school also met all required standards for independent schools.

An inclusive community

We celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our school is a unique and down-to-earth environment where every pupil is valued for who they are and encouraged to pursue their unique talents.

Seamless educational continuity

We offer a smooth transition through every key stage of education, moving naturally from Junior School into Senior School, and then our thriving co-educational Sixth Form that prepares students for university, careers, and their next chapter.

The best way to feel the warm character and community spirit of QEH Bristol is to see it in action. We would love to welcome you to our school. Arrange your visit today to decide whether QEH is the right fit for your child.

Contact our admissions team

Our admissions team would be delighted to help and answer any questions about entry points, availability, visits, applications, assessments, scholarships, financial assistance, and fees.

Senior School and Sixth Form admissions
admissions@qehbristol.co.uk

Junior School admissions
junioradmissions@qehbristol.co.uk

Autumn 2026 Open Events

Discover all that QEH has to offer at one of our upcoming open events in September and October. They cover Sport, Junior School, Senior School and our Sixth Form.

Book onto an Open Event Arrange a personal visit View our Prospectuses

Our son is engaged and cheerful, getting on with the tasks which are diverse, interesting and meaningful for him. It’s a big enough workload to keep him busy but not to overwhelm.

Thank you so much for all you are doing.

Parents

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital,
Berkeley Place,
Clifton, Bristol BS8 1JX

QEH Junior School
9 Upper Berkeley Place
Clifton, Bristol BS8 1JS

QEH School Sports Ground
Clevedon Road
Failand
Bristol
BS8 3TN

West End Car Park
Jacob’s Wells Rd
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 1EH

Parking is available in the NCP West End car park across the road. Public bus services stop regularly at the nearby Triangle.

Head’s Welcome

‘‘The school gets boys. It’s the way the teachers talk to the boys. And if there is anything, it’s dealt with straight away.” Current Parent

“Children are stretched because the teaching can be individualised to suit the needs of every boy.” Year 6 Parent

“The nurturing environment that QEH provides has enabled him to settle in so much faster than we ever expected.” Year 5 parent

We believe in the importance of the Creative Arts

“Nothing’s uncool – at QEH, he’s involved in stuff he would never have done before, he always held back before saying something wasn’t cool.” Current Parent

QE Award

The Extended Day

Head’s Welcome

We believe that, in the earlier years of school, boys learn best this way.

We aim to produce young adults who are well-educated not just well-qualified. Small classes, a positive work ethic and teachers with a real passion for their subject create a learning environment where students are stretched, not stressed.

We’ll give you lots of freedom and independence but we also recognise there may be times when you need support. If you do, we’ll be there to help.

From the outside QEH may appear daunting, especially for new boys to the school. On the inside, however, it is a totally different story.

Year 9 is distinctly defined at QEH, being between the Lower and Middle School and offering boys unique challenges and opportunities.

The transition through the Middle School is a pivotal period between the early years of secondary school and university preparation in the Sixth Form.

Medical and Health

Our contract caterers, Holroyd Howe, provide first-class lunches for our pupils. These offer a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet each day for our pupils. Holroyd Howe also provide excellent breakfasts, which are available for pupils to purchase, and catering for special functions.

QEH cares about the way our students develop as human beings. All pupils in Years 7 to 10 take part in an exciting and meaningful programme that ensures our students are equipped to live a responsible and fulfilling life.

Sport

The Performing Arts flourish at QEH.

Music is at the heart of school life at QEH and plays a key role both socially and academically. Our aim is to offer everyone the opportunity to get involved in the many varied musical activities we provide.

With our dedicated music studio, we offer workshops for pupils to learn the basics of how to use a recording studio and also give them the opportunity to record their own ensembles or solo performances.

QEH Theatre is a striking modern building, with a comfortable three-sided auditorium seating 220, creating an intimate and dynamic atmosphere.

Sometimes students learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

In recent years the programme for Outdoor Pursuits has become a special strength of the school.

QEH prides itself on the range of activities it provides, reflecting the wide interests and talents of the pupils and the commitment of the staff.

QEH prides itself on offering a comprehensive range of trips and educational visits, designed both to enhance the pupils’ learning and stimulate their inquisitiveness.

We are delighted that our pupils have been successful in their efforts to gain top GCSE grades after 18 months of Covid-related disruption to learning. This year’s exam success is a result of the pupils’ commitment to learning, ably supported by both teachers and parents.

Welcome to Sixth Form

Your time in the Sixth Form provides the foundation for the rest of your life.

Whether you want to do some reading, focus on that all-important essay, or relax and catch up with your friends, the purpose-built Sixth Form centre ticks all the boxes.

Currently Sixth Form students are expected to study four A-level subjects in Year 12 and then complete full A-levels by continuing with at least three of these.

Your success in the wider world after school depends in part on your ability to take responsibility, be proactive, learn from your mistakes, and work alongside others to make things happen.

We’ll give you lots of freedom and independence but we also recognise there may be times when you need support. If you do, we’ll be there to help.

Sometimes students learn as much out of the classroom as in it.

Sport

In Sixth Form, there are many opportunities to be involved in Music and Drama.

Rupert Heathcote, Head at QEH, has today paid tribute to the students and staff at QEH for their hard work over the last two years.

One of the most important features of the Sixth Form at QEH is how it prepares its students for Higher Education and beyond.

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital was founded in 1590 as a ‘hospital or place for the bringing up of poor children or orphans being men children as such shall be born in the city of Bristol…’

The Friends of QEH is an active group of teachers and parents who help to build the school community from Juniors right through to Sixth Form.

The Next Ten Years

Inspection Reports – Independent Schools Inspectorate

PDF versions of our policies and documents, which are available to parents of current and prospective pupils, can be downloaded below.

Our FAQ page addresses a variety of common questions about QEH and related topics.

The School is fortunate in having well-qualified and committed Staff and Governors.

Sustainability at QEH

Inspection Reports

QEH is located in Berkeley Place, Clifton. The Junior School can be found at 9 Upper Berkeley Place, in the terrace of Georgian houses behind the QEH Senior School building.

When there are vacancies at QEH, full details of the position and the application procedure will be available below.

There is a regular QEH podcast, the place to find out more about the school and to connect with staff, pupils and parents at a deeper level.

This event has now finished. If you would like information on future events at QEH, please contact the Marketing Office.

Why QEH

Beyond QEH

Parents & Students

Prospectus

Start your QEH journey

Why families choose QEH

Contact our admissions team

Autumn 2026 Open Events

Frequently Asked Questions