Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ page addresses a variety of common questions about QEH and related topics.
What are the fees at QEH Bristol?
The latest termly fees can be found on our fees page.
Is QEH a boys school?
QEH is single sex boys only from Year 3 to Year 11 with a thriving co-educational Sixth Form.
What does the QEH stand for?
QEH stands for Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital.
What is the history of QEH School Bristol?
Founded in 1590 following a bequest by Bristol merchant John Carr, QEH was established to educate poor children and orphans, a mission formalised by a Charter from Queen Elizabeth I. Originally a boarding school, it began admitting day pupils in 1920 and became independent in 1975 after the end of the direct grant scheme. Queen Elizabeth II became Patron in 1984, and the school celebrated its 400th anniversary in 1990 with a visit from The Princess Royal and the opening of the QEH Theatre.
What are the values of QEH Bristol?
At the heart of QEH lies a set of values that define who we are and guide everything we do. These values – Curiosity, Kindness, Positivity, and Collaboration – shape how we teach, learn, and grow as a community.
What is the motto of the QEH School?
Our overarching aim is: to educate and inspire our pupils to take on the challenges of the modern world and to live by our school motto ‘whilst we have time – let us do good.’
Is QEH Bristol a boarding school?
QEH is no longer a boarding school. The last boarder to attend was in 2008. QEH is now a thriving day school.
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