Queen's Gate School
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Queen's Gate School is an all girls' independent school
in South Kensington
, London
.
The Good Schools Guide described it as a "Charming popular school, with a mixed intake, which does jolly well by its girls."
The school is located in Central London. Five Victorian-era buildings house the 400 pupils, who range in age from 4 to 18.
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
in South Kensington
South Kensington
South Kensington is a district in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London. It is a built-up area located 2.4 miles west south-west of Charing Cross....
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
The Good Schools Guide described it as a "Charming popular school, with a mixed intake, which does jolly well by its girls."
The school is located in Central London. Five Victorian-era buildings house the 400 pupils, who range in age from 4 to 18.
Notable former pupils
- Camilla Parker Bowles
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External links
- Queen's Gate School - Official website
- Profile at the Good Schools Guide