Queen’s Gate School is delighted to share that Mrs Lydia Kyle, Director of the Junior School, has been appointed as a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a highly respected global network representing more than 650 leading preparatory and junior schools.
This appointment recognises Mrs Kyle’s leadership and her continued commitment to excellence in girls’ education in London. It also places Queen’s Gate School among a dynamic international community of independent school leaders, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, innovation and the sharing of best practice.
Queen’s Gate Junior School will benefit from enhanced professional development opportunities, access to sector-leading expertise, and meaningful partnerships with other IAPS schools. These connections will further enrich the pupil experience, supporting confidence, ambition and a lifelong love of learning.
Mrs Kyle said: “I am delighted to be joining the IAPS community alongside so many brilliant heads. It brings exciting opportunities for collaboration and professional exchange and, most importantly, for Queen’s Gate girls to benefit from enhanced pathways, ambition and support as we continue to propel them confidently into the future.”
This exciting milestone reflects Queen’s Gate School’s ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional, forward-looking education and to nurturing every pupil to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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