Building on distinction

In our new School plan, for 2021-2025, we take inspiration from our Tudor tenets and our long history of success, whilst ensuring that our mission is tailored for the 2020s.

Free-thinking scholarship

At QE, we seek to engender a spirit of scholarship. We ensure that pupils acquire a thorough mastery of their subjects; from this foundation, we cultivate intellectual curiosity, with each boy encouraged to pursue his own academic interests.

Established by Royal charter

In 1573 Queen Elizabeth I granted the charter, for "...the establishment of the Free Grammar School of Queen Elizabeth in Barnet, for the education, bringing up and instruction of boys”.

Confident, able & responsible

Our mission is to produce young men who are confident, able and responsible; prepared to lead happy and fulfilled adult lives and to make a positive contribution to others.

A world beyond the classroom

At QE we offer a wealth of opportunities beyond our academic curriculum, to enrich the experiences of our boys and to help them become fully rounded young men.

Bespoke support

Boys benefit from a wide-ranging programme of bespoke support and guidance, forging strong relationships with staff and their peers to ensure their all-round wellbeing.

Virtual Open Day

Those interested in joining the Elizabethan community, who are missing out on attending our usual Open Day, can find information and resources to provide a further insight into the School and the process for applying.

'A remarkable School'

'An exceptional and rounded education that even private schools struggle to compete with.' (The Good Schools Guide, 2016)

New & Noteworthy

The dog finally has its day! Live theatre returns to QE

13.10.2021

Academic enrichment | Drama

The dog finally has its day! Live theatre returns to QE

Twice postponed because of Covid-19, the 2021 School Play, an adaptation of the best-selling book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, has finally been performed. A cast...

“In proud and loving memory”: centenary ceremony remembers QE’s war dead

08.10.2021

Alumni | Service

“In proud and loving memory”: centenary ceremony remembers QE’s war dead

Today, on the 100th anniversary of the dedication of QE’s World War I memorial, the 2021 School Captain laid a poppy wreath on behalf of current pupils to remember the...

It doesn’t have to be like this: boys find out how they can play their part in fighting global threats to nature and wildlife

05.10.2021

Academic enrichment | Lecture Programme

It doesn’t have to be like this: boys find out how they can play their part in fighting global threats to nature and wildlife

In a special lecture assembly, QE’s younger boys learned the shocking truth about the loss of biodiversity and then discovered what they could do to support the natural environment. Lesley...

As the world turns its eyes to the climate change summit, QE boys play their part in tackling the burning issue of our time

01.10.2021

Academic enrichment | Debating & public speaking | Service

As the world turns its eyes to the climate change summit, QE boys play their part in tackling the burning issue of our time

Two of QE’s Sixth Form climate change champions have been invited to take part in next month’s crucial COP26 global summit in Glasgow. Their invitation to join the London Schools...

29.09.2021

Alumni | Sport

Showing their true colours

Thirty-five years after leaving QE, a group of rugby-loving Elizabethans returned to the School on a specially arranged visit that included an opportunity to see the current First XV in...

A state school experience like no other

Our ancient heritage, meritocratic ethos, highly skilled staff and state of the art facilities together make Queen Elizabeth's a truly unique school, in which our very capable boys flourish.