Queen’s Gate’s own 11+ route for September 2027 entry, quoted from the school and the London 11+ Consortium, with what it publishes for families abroad.
Book a Free ConsultationQueen’s Gate School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 in South Kensington that admits at 11+ through the London 11+ Consortium assessment, a school reference and an interview. For Year 7 entry in September 2027, registration closes on Friday 6 November 2026, the school hosts external candidates for the assessment on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and offers are issued on Friday 12 February 2027.
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Book a Free Consultation Message us on WhatsAppEvery rule on this page is quoted from the school’s, the Consortium’s or GOV.UK’s own page as read on 9 October 2026, with a link to the page or PDF it comes from. Unless a row says otherwise, dates are for Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027, for girls in Year 6 in the 2026-27 school year; other entry points are labelled.
Queen’s Gate publishes an International Applicants page, and its 11+ Guide 2027 adds a section for international candidates. The exam itself is the Consortium’s: the shared paper and how offers are decided are in our guide to the London 11+ Consortium schools. The same question across other London day schools is on London independent school 11+ from overseas, and the wider picture is on the 11+ from overseas hub and the main 11+ page.
The International Applicants page says “We are always delighted to welcome prospective overseas families to visit Queen’s Gate. If you are able to plan ahead, booking a spot at an Open Day will give you a fantastic overview of our school.” It adds “We understand that many international families may have limited time whilst visiting London, in which case a private tour can be arranged and tailored to your family’s requirements. Please contact admissions to arrange a meeting.” For a family that cannot travel, the same page says “If a visit in person is not possible, we can arrange for an online meeting with our Principal, Head of Admissions or a member of our Senior Management Team.” The admissions-process page, under the application steps for “All ages, both domestic and international”, says to “Arrange a visit or online meeting by emailing admissions@queensgate.org.uk or calling 020 7594 4982”. The open events for September 2027 entry are in the timetable below.
Queen’s Gate’s two documents and the Consortium’s own pages each say something about the venue. Each row gives the words and the page they come from.
Two further rules hold wherever she sits it. The Consortium says “Candidates only sit the assessment once, irrespective of the number of Consortium Schools to which they are applying.” and the Guide says “Please note that where your daughter sits the assessment has no bearing on her application to Queen's Gate.” The Consortium’s dates for September 2027 entry are “One of Friday 27th November, Tuesday 1st December or Thursday 3rd December 2026”. Ask admissions in writing which of the three dates and which venue it will accept for your daughter, and send the details of the proposed invigilation venue the Guide asks for.
On the interview, the Guide says “International candidates may be interviewed online where appropriate. Candidates residing in the UK are expected to attend interviews in person.” The International Applicants page puts it more broadly: “Interviews and assessments can also take place remotely.” On the reference, the Guide says “Queen's Gate will request a reference directly from your daughter's current school during November 2026.” and the Consortium says “Each Consortium school to which a candidate applies will seek a reference separately from the Head of the candidate’s current school, prior to the entrance examination.” The interview days for September 2027 entry are in the timetable below, with the two versions the school publishes.
The International Applicants page says “Queen’s Gate has a licence to sponsor international students on Child Student visas. Please contact our admissions team if you would like to discuss visa sponsorship.” GOV.UK describes the route itself: “You can apply for a Child Student visa if you’re between 4 and 17 years old and you want to study in the UK.” For an application from outside the UK, GOV.UK says “The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course. You’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks.” Our guide to the Child Student visa route sets out what GOV.UK and the Immigration Rules say; it is written for 13+ entry, so the Queen’s Gate dates on this page are the ones to use for Year 7.
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Book a Free Consultation Message us on WhatsAppFor a parent who wishes to join a child in the UK, the International Applicants page says “We can support parents of students aged 4 to 18 years old who wish to join their children in the UK under the Parent of a Child Student visa route. Please note only one parent per family may apply for the Parent of a Child Student visa and you may not work or study on this immigration route.” GOV.UK’s Parent of a Child Student page says “Your child must be aged between 4 and 11 when you apply, and be attending an independent school in the UK.” and “You can stay in the UK until your child’s visa expires or they turn 12, whichever happens first.” Working, our arithmetic from the Year 7 cohort and not a statement by the school or GOV.UK: a girl entering Year 7 in September 2027 was born 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016, so she turns 12 between 1 September 2027 and 31 August 2028. The question to put to admissions about your own daughter is in the table further down.
A child coming as a dependant on a parent’s visa has a separate sentence: “We also welcome international students who are dependents of their parents’ visas, e.g., BN(O), Diplomatic, EUSS, Global Talent, and Skilled Worker visas, as well as many other immigration routes.” The school’s pointer for anyone unsure is “If you are unsure whether your child needs a Child Student visa, we recommend consulting the Check If You Need a UK Visa section of the Home Office website.”
No fee figures are repeated here; the school’s fees page carries them. Its terms for overseas pupils follow. “All pupils British, EU and international – are charged the same fees, regardless of nationality or immigration status.” The fees page sets the deposit where “An applicant who has at least one parent residing permanently overseas, who is offered and accepts a place at the School, will be required to pay a deposit of one full term’s fees on acceptance of a place.” For visa sponsorship the International Applicants page says “Families are asked to settle the academic year’s fees in full and pay an administration fee for each Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) in advance of visa sponsorship.”
Every row is for Year 7 (11+) entry in September 2027, and each status is measured against 9 October 2026. Where the school’s own papers give two versions of a date, both are quoted; the questions to put to admissions are in the table after the scholarships.
The Guide says “Our admissions process is designed to help us build a rounded picture of each applicant. We assess each candidate using three elements:” the London 11+ Consortium Assessment, a School Reference and an Interview at Queen’s Gate.
On the interview, the Guide says “All applicants are invited to attend an interview as part of our holistic admissions process. The interview provides an opportunity for us to get to know your daughter beyond her assessment results and to learn more about her interests, character and enthusiasm for learning.” Online interviews for international candidates are covered in the overseas section above.
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Book a Free Consultation Message us on WhatsAppOffers go out on Friday 12 February 2027 and the acceptance deadline is noon on Wednesday 3 March 2027, as the timetable shows. The scholarships brochure adds “Scholarship decisions are communicated alongside offers of places in February.” On who else enters at 11, the Senior School page says “Girls enter the Senior School at the age of 11, from both our Junior School, as well as independent and maintained feeder schools from across the capital.”
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Two of the school’s documents describe the 11+ Academic Scholarship. The Scholarships & Bursaries web page says “The 11+ Academic Scholarships are worth up to 10% of the fees and are tenable through to Year 11 in the Senior School” The Scholarships and Bursaries brochure, headed “2027 Entry”, says “Every Queen's Gate Scholarship carries a 5% remission of the base school fees”. Both percentages are the school’s and are quoted as published; confirm in writing which applies to September 2027 entry.
No separate application is needed for the academic award: “Parents do not have to apply specifically for these scholarships as all girls will automatically be considered on the basis of their 11+ examination results, school report and interview.” The other awards are “Other Scholarships for: Art Music Drama Sport are also available at 11+ entry and parents will be given the opportunity to indicate which scholarships their daughter wishes to apply to after registering.” The school also asks for a letter: “A letter supporting your daughter’s Scholarship application will also be required from either their current Head of School or subject teacher. Please request the letter during the Autumn Term prior to the examination so that we hold this information on file when the applications are being assessed.” It warns that “A delay providing a supporting reference may mean that your daughter’s application is not considered.”
The 11+ Guide 2027 sets the day and requirement for each specialist award, for September 2027 entry.
On bursaries, the web page says “Each year, we are proud to award a limited number of means-tested bursaries to applicants at 11+ and 16+.” “These bursaries are worth up to 100% of the value of our school fees, and, where appropriate, will also extend to include school lunches, and some enrichment activities and trips.” “Please note that applicants for bursaries must have met our normal entry requirements.” Forms come from the Head of Admissions: “Those wishing to apply for a bursary should request the relevant forms from the Head of Admissions and return these by the advertised date, which is usually the penultimate Friday in November.” The brochure adds “The decision of the Committee is final and is not open to appeal.”
Admissions can be reached at admissions@queensgate.org.uk and on +44 (0)20 7594 4982, as the Admissions page gives them. Each row is a point to confirm for your daughter.
| Interview days, January 2027 | The admissions-process page and the Guide’s text give Saturday 9 and Saturday 16 January 2027; the Guide’s key-dates table gives 12 and 19 January 2027.Ask: which interview days apply to my daughter, and can she be interviewed online on them? |
| Scholarship value | The web page gives up to 10% of the fees; the 2027 brochure gives a 5% remission of the base school fees.Ask: what reduction does an 11+ Academic Scholarship carry for September 2027 entry, and does it apply to the base fees? |
| Assessment venue and date from abroad | The Guide asks for the details of the proposed venue; the Consortium lists three dates.Ask: which date and which venue will you accept for my daughter, and what must the invigilator send you? |
| Parent of a Child Student route | The International Applicants page and GOV.UK are quoted in the visa section above.Ask: my daughter was born on [her date of birth] and will enter Year 7 in September 2027. Which route can I apply under, from what date, and until when can I stay? |
| Deposit, fees and CAS timing | The fees page and the International Applicants page set the deposit and the fee terms before visa sponsorship.Ask: when is the deposit due, and when is the CAS issued in relation to the fees the school asks to be settled? |
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Book a Free Consultation Message us on WhatsAppThe admissions-process page says “Our usual points of entry are at Reception, Year 3, Year 7 and Year 12. However, where vacancies arise, we are pleased to consider applications for occasional places and in-year entry.” Each row is labelled with its own entry point; none is an 11+ rule.
The Senior School page says “Occasional places in other years may be available.” For 13+ entry in general, see our 13+ hub.
The Senior School Examination Results page, dated 20 August 2026, reports GCSE 2026 as “Overall, 60% grades achieved were grade A*/9-8 and 73% were A*-A/9-7. An impressive 97% of grades were A*-C/9-4.” The Senior School page carries the heading “Top for value-added (2026)” and says “In 2026, Queen’s Gate placed in the top 1.5% nationally for value-added.” The school’s news item of 21 September 2026 adds “Data is based on a representative sample of schools nationally.”
The school’s Junior School 11+ Leavers’ Destinations page lists offers made to its Year 6 pupils; the list headed “in 2025 & 2026” includes Channing School, Francis Holland, Godolphin and Latymer and South Hampstead High School, and the page says “Although most girls choose to progress to the Senior School through automatic entry, we encourage our families to consider all options”.
Queen’s Gate’s International Applicants page says “For assessments, we ask that your daughter’s current school invigilates examinations if possible in the first instance.” The 11+ Guide 2027 then names the British Council and, failing that, “an alternative educational venue that provides invigilation services”. The Consortium’s dates are “One of Friday 27th November, Tuesday 1st December or Thursday 3rd December 2026”.
The Guide says “International candidates may be interviewed online where appropriate.” The International Applicants page says “Interviews and assessments can also take place remotely.” The school’s page gives interview days of “Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th January 2027”, and the Guide’s key-dates table lists “12 January 2027 Interview day 19 January 2027 Interview day”, so confirm the day in writing.
The International Applicants page says “Queen’s Gate has a licence to sponsor international students on Child Student visas.” GOV.UK says “You can apply for a Child Student visa if you’re between 4 and 17 years old and you want to study in the UK.” It also says “You must apply for your visa within 6 months of receiving your CAS.”
The school gives “11+ Application Deadline Friday 6 November 2026”, and the Guide asks families to “complete both the Registration Form and the Examination and Interview Form by 6 November 2026”. The Consortium’s closing date is the same: “Closing date for registrations: Friday 6th November 2026”. Offers are issued on Friday 12 February 2027, and the Guide says “Parents must formally accept or decline their place by: Wednesday 3 March 2027 at 12:00 noon”.
The fees page says “An applicant who has at least one parent residing permanently overseas, who is offered and accepts a place at the School, will be required to pay a deposit of one full term’s fees on acceptance of a place.” The International Applicants page adds “The deposit will be returned at the end of a pupil’s time at the school, provided appropriate notice has been given and all fees have been settled.”
The Senior School page says “Occasional places in other years may be available.” The admissions-process page gives the Years 4 to 12 steps in its occasional and in-year section, which says “However, where vacancies arise, we are pleased to consider applications for occasional places and in-year entry.” Those steps are “Arrange for your daughter to take entrance papers in English and Mathematics. Assessments are 1 hour 15 minutes in total, and will either be paper-based or online depending upon the child’s age.” Entry at 16+ is a separate route: for September 2027 the page gives “16+ Application Deadline Friday 30 October 2026” and “16+ Taster Afternoon and Interviews Friday 6 November 2026”.
For the 11+ Academic Scholarship the school says “Parents do not have to apply specifically for these scholarships as all girls will automatically be considered on the basis of their 11+ examination results, school report and interview.” Art, Music, Drama and Sport are separate awards: the Guide says “If you wish to apply for an Art, Drama, Music or Sport Scholarship, please indicate this on the Examination and Interview Form.”
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