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Junior Admissions

Junior School admissions Welcome to QEH Junior School. We offer boys in Years 3 to 6 an ambitious, supportive, and inspiring next stage in their education. These four years in a boy's life are crucial. This is when he develops the attitudes, values, and ways of thinking that will shape him as an adult. With [...]

Junior School admissions

Welcome to QEH Junior School. We offer boys in Years 3 to 6 an ambitious, supportive, and inspiring next stage in their education. These four years in a boy’s life are crucial. This is when he develops the attitudes, values, and ways of thinking that will shape him as an adult.

With small class sizes where no boy is overlooked, we help every child achieve more than he ever imagined possible.

Alongside strong academic foundations, pupils are encouraged to develop independence, curiosity, and self-belief through sport, music, drama, clubs, and outdoor education. Our Junior School admissions team will guide your family from your first enquiry and visit through to application and enrolment.

Entry to QEH Junior School

The main entry points to QEH Junior School are Years 3 and 5. Places may also be available in Years 4 and 6 subject to availability.

Families interested in an occasional or in-year place should contact the admissions team who would be delighted to discuss this with you.

Visit QEH Junior School

A visit is the best way to experience the welcoming atmosphere of QEH, meet our pupils and staff, and discover what our school could offer your family. We host regular Junior School Open Mornings throughout the academic year, and we are equally delighted to arrange individual visits.

Your visit would include:

A pupil-led tour of the Junior School
Time to explore the classrooms and facilities
An opportunity to meet staff
Chat with current pupils about life at QEH
Time to ask questions about the admissions process

How to apply for QEH Junior School

Once you have visited QEH Junior School, applications are completed using the online application form.

1
Visit
Attend a Junior School Open Morning or arrange a personal visit to meet staff and tour the school.

2
Apply
Complete the application form online with your son’s most recent school report and a passport-sized photograph.

3
Quest Day
Your son attends Quest Day, a taster experience combined with the entrance assessment, morning at school and afternoon at Failand.

4
Offer
Following Quest Day we contact families with the outcome and details of the next steps.

5
Accept
Successful applicants receive information about accepting the place and preparing to join QEH.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY

A completed Junior School application form
A copy of your son’s most recent school report
A passport-sized photograph, electronic is acceptable
The non-refundable registration fee of £75, inclusive of VAT

Payment is made by bank transfer using the details provided on the application form. Once the application has been received, our admissions team will contact you with details of the next stage.

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What happens after you apply?

Once you have submitted your application, our friendly admissions team will be in touch to invite your son to a Quest Day.

What Quest Day involves

Quest Days are our combined Junior School taster experience and entrance assessment days, which gives boys the opportunity to experience life at QEH while helping us understand how they learn, work with others, and approach new challenges.

The morning takes place at the Junior School and includes lessons, activities, and short online assessments. The afternoon is spent at the school’s sports ground at Failand doing fun team building activities.

The Assessments

QEH Bristol - Junior School - First Day (9)

The online assessments cover:

English
Mathematics
Verbal reasoning
Non-verbal reasoning

The assessments are completed on an iPad and include example questions and regular breaks. Familiarisation exercises are available so boys can become comfortable with the online format before attending.

After Quest Day

A holistic approach

We do not measure boys on test scores alone. Quest Days offer a complete view of your son as an individual. Following our autumn 2025 ISI inspection, QEH was awarded a ‘Significant Strength’ for our provision for pupils’ physical, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. We pay equal attention to how each boy collaborates during lessons, embraces fresh challenges, demonstrates resilience, and shows kindness to other children and staff.

Following Quest Day, families will be contacted with the outcome and details of the next steps.

Key Dates

Junior School Open Morning	Saturday 3 October 2026
Quest Day for Year 3 and 4 Applicants	Thursday 12 November 2026
Quest Day for Year 5 and 6 Applicants	Wednesday 20 November 2026
Junior School Open Morning	Friday 5 March 2027

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Celebrating our ISI Excellence

We are delighted to share the results of our autumn 2025 ISI inspection. At QEH, we are especially proud to have been awarded a ‘Significant Strength’ for our provision for Pupils’ Physical and Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing.

This rare distinction, currently held by only 10% of schools, is a testament to the dedication of our staff in creating a nurturing and aspirational environment where every pupil can thrive. The report also confirms that QEH is fully compliant, meeting every required standard for independent schools.

We invite you to watch our short video to see these highlights in action and discover what makes the QEH experience so unique.

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

Since joining the school, we have been constantly amazed by the support and kindness given by the teachers, staff and other pupils and, above all, by the injection of fun that infiltrates throughout whether they’re playing sport, completing a science project and participating in a school play. No doubt there will be challenges ahead but we’re confident the school will provide the support and guidance that has our sons’ best interests at heart.

Michelle, Current Parent

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