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

At QEH, we understand boys and teach in ways that suit them. We know their foibles, their tendency to leave things until the last moment and their need to be active in their learning. And we understand how to coax them out of the teenage blues.

In a boys’ only environment – in our lower and middle school – boys are freer to acknowledge their feelings and develop self-confidence, and are less likely to succumb to unhelpful stereotypes of subjects or activities being ‘for boys’ or ‘for girls’. This means they’re just as happy to read a poem in assembly, sing in the choir and perform on the stage as they are to play in the rugby or football team.

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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.

You’ll be assigned to a tutor and will meet with your tutor group every morning. Typically, these groups consist of about 13 or 14 students from your year group. Your tutor will help you adapt to the challenge of A-levels, monitor your progress and work with you to resolve any issues. They will also write a reference for university or job applications.

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

Introduction to Life at QEH

New boys and parents are invited to meet staff, tour the building and speak to their son’s future tutors in the Summer term before they join. The boys are also invited to spend a day at school to experience some lessons and to enjoy a visit to the Sports Ground. Above all, the boys will be able to get to know their new school friends, taking some of the worry out of that first official day in September.

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

Experienced staff guide Year 9s in the transition from Year 8 to GCSE, helping them to flourish, knowing that physically and emotionally they develop at different rates. Some boys will battle with adolescence much earlier than others and you may notice that your son seems less communicative as the year goes on.

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

We are aware of the dramatic series of physical and emotional changes that occur between the ages of 14 and 16 as boys cope with the challenges of adolescence. They are encouraged to develop positively their new found opinions and independence, whilst realising the aims of the Middle School:

• To promote and monitor a positive work ethic in preparation for GCSE and A-level

• To promote a high standard of behaviour, appearance and self-respect

• To provide pastoral support and encouragement for both pupils and parents

• To encourage a full and active involvement in the co-curricular activities in and out of school.

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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.

To ensure that all pupils are catered for, there are times that you may need to discuss individual needs with us. We request you contact either the School Nurse or the Catering Department

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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.

In their first four years at the Senior School, our boys are given the skills and guidance to cope with the pressures of the modern world, and to develop their talents and personalities beyond the academic curriculum. In these formative years prior to external examinations, all of our students spend an afternoon a week participating in activities and sessions that have been designed to support and challenge them.

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The Performing Arts flourish at QEH.

Through music, words and theatre, boys explore and express feelings they can’t necessarily articulate in other ways. In doing so, they embark on a lifelong journey appreciating beauty and excellence. They also grow in stature and confidence, becoming young men who are happy in their own skin.

Music and Drama are on the curriculum in Years 7 and 8 and both subjects are available at GCSE and A-level. In the Sixth Form we also offer Music Technology as an A-level subject. The school has invested heavily in facilities for Performing Arts, with a purpose built 220 seat theatre, and the recent addition of further performing spaces and music rooms within the Music department.

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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.

There are a large number of musical ensembles in which pupils can participate, most of which rehearse regularly during the school week. We also run a Music Tech Club and regular recording workshops which allow those more interested in composing and recording, the opportunity to develop these skills.

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

It is the home of the Drama department, and here we enable each individual pupil to develop their talents, ensuring that their intellectual, spiritual, moral, emotional and physical development is nurtured.

There are a number of productions throughout the year, ranging from whole school productions to smaller performances directed and produced entirely by the Sixth Form. Recent productions include Oliver Twist, Hamlet and the musical, Our House.

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

Climbing in the Himalayas, singing in the USA, skiing in the Alps and just enjoying Bristol Zoo – we believe in offering rich and diverse experiences beyond the classroom which complement what we do in school.

Younger boys throw themselves into the annual Activities Week, older ones tackle the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the annual Ten Tors Competition.

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

Pupils at QEH love to be active and regularly take part in Outdoor Pursuits. QEH encourages wider participation from those who would not normally consider themselves to be ‘sporty’ in the conventional sense.

As well as participating in the annual Ten Tors Challenge, over 150 students are involved in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with six weekends a year dedicated to Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions. ‘The QE Award’, our own variant of the scheme, is extended to boys in the lower part of the Senior School and in Years 5 and 6 of the Junior School .

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

Our city centre site is ideal with so much within walking distance: City Museum & Art Gallery; RWA; city docks with SS Great Britain, the ‘Matthew’ and MShed; Watershed media centre and Arnolfini; Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods and Clifton Suspension Bridge; Bristol Zoo and Botanical Gardens; Hippodrome and Theatre Royal; Colston Hall; We The Curious; BBC; Bristol University; Bristol Cathedral and Lord Mayor’s Chapel, and Ashton Court estate. We are spoilt for choice.

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The Futures programme is central to QEH’s mission of equipping young people with the skills and character they need to make a positive influence on the world. We want our pupils to understand and be excited by the world of work – to have a vision for their future that motivates them, and which they can meaningfully break down into a series of concrete steps.

Our Futures programme complements and extends many areas of QEH’s outstanding co-curricular provision. It leverages the best of what the school currently does, encouraging pupils to reflect periodically on how they are developing as individuals and to consider what this could mean for their next steps. Our vision is that every child will be prepared for their future.

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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.

“At QEH, we firmly believe in the importance of a strong partnership between school and home to ensure each pupil is supported to achieve to the best of their ability. This partnership has been even more important during the pandemic with pupils learning under changing Covid restrictions,” said Rupert Heathcote, Head of QEH.

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	01.10.2024 1 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Inter House Rugby 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs Rugby School	02.10.2024 2 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 5 & 6 @ Home to Llandaff 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Prior Park College U13 A&B (H), U12 A&B (A)	03.10.2024 3 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs NGS U18B 2:30 pm 2nd XI Hockey vs BGS U18D 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Rugby v Prior Park College 1st XV (A), 2nd XV (A) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Year 10 House Basketball +1 more events	04.10.2024 4	05.10.2024 5 9:00 am – 10:30 am Junior School Open Morning	06.10.2024 6
07.10.2024 7 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Governance, Risk & Audit Committee	08.10.2024 8	09.10.2024 9 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Collegiate School U13 A&B (A), U12 A&B (H)	10.10.2024 10 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs Wycliffe College 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 2nd XI Hockey vs Wyecliffe 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Development & Alumni Relations Commitee	11.10.2024 11 1:30 pm – 1:35 pm Assessments (All years )	12.10.2024 12 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v BGS U13 A&B (H), U12 A&B (A) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v BGS 1st XV (A), 2nd XV (A), U16 A&B (H), U15 A&B (A), U14 A&B (A)	13.10.2024 13
14.10.2024 14 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Education Committee	15.10.2024 15 1:00 pm – 1:40 pm Year 7 House Squash 4:10 pm – 7:00 pm Pastoral Parents Evening all year groups	16.10.2024 16 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Year 12 and Year 13 Art and Photography Students Trip to Tate Modern 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm U10 & U11 @ Home to Monmouth. 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Tockington Manor U13 B&C (A) 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Sixth Form Open Evening +1 more events	17.10.2024 17 9:00 am – 10:00 am Harvest Festival Service at Victoria Methodist - Parents Welcome 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs Haberdashers' Monmouth School	18.10.2024 18 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Assessments due (all years)	19.10.2024 19 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Rugby v KES Bath U13 A&B (H, U12 A&B (A) 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v KES Bath 1st XV (H), 2nd XV (H), U16 A&B (H), U15 A&B (A), U14 A&B (A)	20.10.2024 20
21.10.2024 21 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 3 & 4 away to Clifton High (Coombe Dingle) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Year 11 devised performance exam - showcase	22.10.2024 22 9:00 am – 11:00 am Year 11 devised performance exam	23.10.2024 23 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 5 Away to Kes, Year 6 Home to KES	24.10.2024 24 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Rugby v Bristol Schools XV (DP Memorial) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Year 7 House Basketball	25.10.2024 25 Half Term Starts at 4.00pm No After School Care or Clubs	26.10.2024 26	27.10.2024 27
28.10.2024 28	29.10.2024 29 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024	30.10.2024 30 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024	31.10.2024 31 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024

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				01.11.2024 1 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024	02.11.2024 2 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024	03.11.2024 3 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024
04.11.2024 4 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024	05.11.2024 5 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024	06.11.2024 6 Half Term 29.10.2024 – 06.11.2024 INSET DAY	07.11.2024 7 School reopens @ 7.45am 8:35 am – 9:00 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES	08.11.2024 8	09.11.2024 9 Rugby v The Crypt School 1st XV (H), 2nd XV (H), U16 (A), U15(A), U14 A&B (H), U13 A&B (A) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Friends of QEH Fireworks 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm OE Dinner	10.11.2024 10
11.11.2024 11 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Remembrance Service 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 3 & 4 Triangular @ LLandaff Cathedral School 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Sidcot U12 b (H)	12.11.2024 12 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 1st VII Netball County Tournament 1:25 pm – 2:10 pm Sixth Form Boys House Badminton 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Sidcot U15 A (H), U14 B&C (H) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Governance, Risk & Audit Committee +1 more events	13.11.2024 13 8:45 am – 9:00 am House Assemblies (B-DR, C-M1, H-SR, R-T) 1:25 pm – 2:10 pm Senior House Chess Round 1 (Library) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 5 & 6 Away @ Tockington Manor 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Sidcot U13 B (H) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Learning and Teaching meeting, L5 +2 more events	14.11.2024 14 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey v Collegiate 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 2nd XI Hockey vs Collegiate 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Sidcot U16 B/C (H) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Finance & Estates Committee 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Year 10 House Badminton +2 more events	15.11.2024 15	16.11.2024 16 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Beechen Cliff U13 A&B (A), U12 A&B (H) 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Kings Taunton 1st XV (A), 2nd XV (A), U16 A&B (H), U15 A&B (A), U14 A&B (H)	17.11.2024 17
18.11.2024 18 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 18.11.2024 – 22.11.2024 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 3 & 4 Collegiate Rugby Festival 4:05 pm – 5:00 pm Pastoral Committee Meeting	19.11.2024 19 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 18.11.2024 – 22.11.2024 1:25 pm – 2:10 pm Sixth Form Girls House Badminton	20.11.2024 20 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 18.11.2024 – 22.11.2024 1:25 pm – 2:10 pm Senior House Chess Round 2 (Library) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 5 & 6 @ Home to Collegiate 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 2nd XI Hockey vs Badminton U18A +1 more events	21.11.2024 21 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 18.11.2024 – 22.11.2024 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs BGS 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 2nd XI Hockey vs BGS U18C 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Year 9 House Badminton +1 more events	22.11.2024 22 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 18.11.2024 – 22.11.2024 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Nasal Flu programme (Year 3 – Year 11)	23.11.2024 23 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Kingswood U13 A,B,C (H), U14 A,B,C (A) 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Kingswood 1st XV (A), 2nd XV (A), U16 A(A), U15 A&B (H), U14 A&B (H)	24.11.2024 24
25.11.2024 25 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 25.11.2024 – 29.11.2024 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 3 & 4 Home to Collegiate 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tech rehearsal	26.11.2024 26 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 25.11.2024 – 29.11.2024 1:25 pm – 2:10 pm Year 11 House Badminton	27.11.2024 27 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 25.11.2024 – 29.11.2024 1:25 pm – 2:10 pm Senior House Chess Round 3 (Library)	28.11.2024 28 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 25.11.2024 – 29.11.2024 8:00 am – 8:30 am Common Room Meeting 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Senior House Hockey 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Rugby v Beechen Cliff 1st XV, 2nd XV, Failand 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs Wells Cathedra' School 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Year 8 House Badminton +3 more events	29.11.2024 29 Assessment Week 2025 Entry 25.11.2024 – 29.11.2024 8:00 am – 8:30 am Subject reports due (Years 8,9,11 & 13) 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 5 & 6 House Rugby	30.11.2024 30 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Clifton High 2nd XV (A), U13 B/C (H), U12 B/C (H) 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Beechen Cliff U16 (A), U15 (A), U14 (H)

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02.12.2024 2 9:00 am – 9:30 am 12 Days of Christmas videos begin 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 3 & 4 House Rugby	03.12.2024 3	04.12.2024 4 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Year 5 & 6 Home to Clifton College 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Heads of Department meeting, Library	05.12.2024 5 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm 1st XI Hockey vs Cathedral School Llandaff 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2nd XI Hockey vs Cathedral School, Llandaff 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Governing Body Meeting & AGM 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Year 7 House Badminton 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Rugby v Oasis Academy XV U16, Failand +2 more events	06.12.2024 6 9:00 am – 11:50 am Year 3 Christmas Experience, Christchurch.	07.12.2024 7 10:00 am – 12:00 pm House Rugby, U13 and U12, Failand 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Junior (Years 7-8) House Rugby (Senior School) 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm Staff Christmas Party	08.12.2024 8
09.12.2024 9	10.12.2024 10 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Rugby v Bristol Cathedral 2nd XV (H)	11.12.2024 11 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Christmas Lunches - Jazz Band (Dining Room)	12.12.2024 12 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Senior House Rugby 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Carol Service at Victoria Methodist Church	13.12.2024 13 12:00 pm School Finishes at 12.0onoon	14.12.2024 14	15.12.2024 15
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06.01.2025 6 INSET DAY	07.01.2025 7 8:35 am – 9:00 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES 9:00 am – 9:30 am Year 11 Mocks	08.01.2025 8	09.01.2025 9	10.01.2025 10	11.01.2025 11	12.01.2025 12
13.01.2025 13 9:00 am – 9:30 am Year 11 Mocks	14.01.2025 14	15.01.2025 15	16.01.2025 16 9:00 am – 9:30 am Year 13 Mocks 4:10 pm – 5:00 pm Health & Safety Committee	17.01.2025 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Year 8 HPV vaccinations 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Year 9 HPV Immunisation	18.01.2025 18 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Pates GS U12 A,B,C tbc	19.01.2025 19
20.01.2025 20 9:00 am – 9:30 am Year 13 Mocks	21.01.2025 21	22.01.2025 22	23.01.2025 23	24.01.2025 24	25.01.2025 25 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Inter- House 7's U12, Failand	26.01.2025 26
27.01.2025 27 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Investment Committee	28.01.2025 28	29.01.2025 29	30.01.2025 30	31.01.2025 31

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10.02.2025 10 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Governance, Risk & Audit Committee	11.02.2025 11 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm A Monster Calls Rehearsal	12.02.2025 12	13.02.2025 13	14.02.2025 14	15.02.2025 15	16.02.2025 16
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					01.03.2025 1	02.03.2025 2 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Rugby v Collegiate 7's 2nd XV (A)
03.03.2025 3 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Education Committee	04.03.2025 4	05.03.2025 5	06.03.2025 6	07.03.2025 7	08.03.2025 8	09.03.2025 9
10.03.2025 10	11.03.2025 11	12.03.2025 12 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Year 11/12/13 exam rehearsal	13.03.2025 13 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Finance & Estates Committee	14.03.2025 14 9:00 am – 9:05 am Pi Day	15.03.2025 15	16.03.2025 16
17.03.2025 17	18.03.2025 18	19.03.2025 19	20.03.2025 20	21.03.2025 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Year 9 Meningitis immunisations 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Subject Reports Years 7,10&12, Assessments Year 8	22.03.2025 22	23.03.2025 23
24.03.2025 24 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	25.03.2025 25 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	26.03.2025 26 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	27.03.2025 27 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	28.03.2025 28 Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby 7s (times tbc) 24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025	29.03.2025 29	30.03.2025 30
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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.

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

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.