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Ollie signs for the Bears!

Ollie is a QEH ‘lifer’, as he joined QEH Juniors in Year 3, eleven years ago. It’s been great to watch his development through the years, both on and off the pitch.

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Our Newly Appointed School Officers!

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The Importance of Small Class Sizes for Personalised Education

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Single Gender Classrooms – Is there Still a Place for Boys Only Education in the 21st Century?

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Meet The QEH Kickboxing British Champion!

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Pupils have led the way in recognising differences within the school, by setting up groups for those of particular faith or for gender differences and they are very supportive of each other.

ISI Report, December 2022

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01.04.2024 1	02.04.2024 2	03.04.2024 3	04.04.2024 4	05.04.2024 5	06.04.2024 6	07.04.2024 7
08.04.2024 8	09.04.2024 9	10.04.2024 10	11.04.2024 11	12.04.2024 12	13.04.2024 13	14.04.2024 14
15.04.2024 15 Inset Day - school closed Inset Day - school closed	16.04.2024 16 8:35 am – 8:40 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES 8:35 am – 8:40 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES	17.04.2024 17	18.04.2024 18	19.04.2024 19 DofE SILVER Practice Expedition to Dartmoor 19.04.2024 – 21.04.2024 9:00 am – 9:05 am IGCSE French Speaking Exam 2:00 pm – 2:05 pm Ten Tors expedition to Dartmoor (Fri 19- Sun 21) departs	20.04.2024 20 DofE SILVER Practice Expedition to Dartmoor 19.04.2024 – 21.04.2024	21.04.2024 21 DofE SILVER Practice Expedition to Dartmoor 19.04.2024 – 21.04.2024 2:00 pm – 2:05 pm Ten Tors expedition to Dartmoor (Fri 19- Sun 21) returns
22.04.2024 22	23.04.2024 23 9:00 am – 9:05 am IGCSE Spanish Speaking Exam	24.04.2024 24 9:00 am – 10:00 am A-level Spanish Speaking Exam 9:00 am – 9:05 am IGCSE German Speaking Exams 9:00 am – 9:05 am IGCSE Spanish Speaking Exam	25.04.2024 25	26.04.2024 26 Year 9 Battlefields Trip (TBC) 26.04.2024 – 29.04.2024	27.04.2024 27 Year 9 Battlefields Trip (TBC) 26.04.2024 – 29.04.2024	28.04.2024 28 Year 9 Battlefields Trip (TBC) 26.04.2024 – 29.04.2024
29.04.2024 29 Year 9 Battlefields Trip (TBC) 26.04.2024 – 29.04.2024 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Investment Committee 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Investment Committee	30.04.2024 30 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Parent talk 'Positive Masculinity: Reclaiming the Internet for our Adolescent Boys'

M Mon	T Tue	W Wed	T Thu	F Fri	S Sat	S Sun
		01.05.2024 1 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Year 12 trip to We The Curious	02.05.2024 2 4:10 pm – 4:15 pm Health & Safety Committee 4:10 pm – 4:15 pm Health & Safety Committee	03.05.2024 3 9:00 am – 9:05 am Non uniform day	04.05.2024 4	05.05.2024 5
06.05.2024 6	07.05.2024 7	08.05.2024 8 9:00 am – 10:00 am A-level French and German Speaking exams	09.05.2024 9 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Development & Alumni Relations Committee 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Development & Alumni Relations Committee 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Year 11 study leave starts	10.05.2024 10 9:00 am – 9:05 am Ten Tors event on Dartmoor (Fri 10 - Sun 12) departs 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm Year 13 study leave starts	11.05.2024 11	12.05.2024 12 2:00 pm – 2:05 pm Ten Tors event on Dartmoor (Fri 10 - Sun 12) returns
13.05.2024 13 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm Governance, Risk & Audit Committee 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm Governance, Risk & Audit Committee	14.05.2024 14 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Sixth Form Philosophy Society at Redmaids' School	15.05.2024 15	16.05.2024 16 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Finance & Estates Committee 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Finance & Estates Committee	17.05.2024 17	18.05.2024 18	19.05.2024 19
20.05.2024 20	21.05.2024 21	22.05.2024 22	23.05.2024 23	24.05.2024 24 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm SCHOOL FINISHES FOR THE HALF-TERM HOLIDAY 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm SCHOOL FINISHES FOR THE HALF-TERM HOLIDAY	25.05.2024 25	26.05.2024 26
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M Mon	T Tue	W Wed	T Thu	F Fri	S Sat	S Sun
					01.06.2024 1	02.06.2024 2
03.06.2024 3 8:35 am – 8:40 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES 8:35 am – 8:40 am SCHOOL RE-ASSEMBLES	04.06.2024 4	05.06.2024 5	06.06.2024 6 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Spear celebration event, Dining Room	07.06.2024 7	08.06.2024 8 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Senior Sports Day	09.06.2024 9
10.06.2024 10 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Education Committee 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Education Committee	11.06.2024 11	12.06.2024 12	13.06.2024 13	14.06.2024 14	15.06.2024 15	16.06.2024 16
17.06.2024 17 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Nominations & Remuneration Committee 4:00 pm – 4:05 pm Nominations & Remuneration Committee	18.06.2024 18	19.06.2024 19 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Junior Music Showcase, QEH Theatre	20.06.2024 20 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Year 12 Parents' & Guardians' evening online	21.06.2024 21 9:00 am – 9:05 am Non uniform day	22.06.2024 22	23.06.2024 23 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Great Expectations (tbc) rehearsal, QEH Theatre
24.06.2024 24 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Great Expectations (tbc) technical & dress rehearsal, QEH Theatre	25.06.2024 25 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Great Expectations (tbc) - dress rehearsal, QEH Theatre 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Year 10 Parents' and Guardians' evening at QEH	26.06.2024 26 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Great Expectations (tbc) - performance, QEH Theatre	27.06.2024 27 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Great Expectations (tbc) - performance, QEH Theatre	28.06.2024 28 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Great Expectations (tbc) - performance, QEH Theatre	29.06.2024 29	30.06.2024 30

M Mon	T Tue	W Wed	T Thu	F Fri	S Sat	S Sun
01.07.2024 1 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Staff & Governors social event 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Staff & Governors social event 5:30 pm – 5:35 pm Governing Body meeting 5:30 pm – 5:35 pm Governing Body meeting +1 more events	02.07.2024 2	03.07.2024 3	04.07.2024 4	05.07.2024 5 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm SCHOOL FINISHES FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm SCHOOL FINISHES FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS	06.07.2024 6	07.07.2024 7 Years 11-13 Outdoor Pursuits trip to France 07.07.2024 – 12.07.2024
08.07.2024 8 Years 11-13 Outdoor Pursuits trip to France 07.07.2024 – 12.07.2024	09.07.2024 9 Years 11-13 Outdoor Pursuits trip to France 07.07.2024 – 12.07.2024	10.07.2024 10 Years 11-13 Outdoor Pursuits trip to France 07.07.2024 – 12.07.2024	11.07.2024 11 Years 11-13 Outdoor Pursuits trip to France 07.07.2024 – 12.07.2024	12.07.2024 12 Years 11-13 Outdoor Pursuits trip to France 07.07.2024 – 12.07.2024	13.07.2024 13	14.07.2024 14
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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.