A happy, inspiring start to school life in the heart of South Kensington
At Queen’s Gate, we believe the first years of school should nurture confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.
Our intentionally small Junior School provides a warm and welcoming environment where girls are known as individuals, encouraged to explore their interests and supported to flourish from the very beginning.
Applications for 4+ entry (Reception) in September 2027 close on Friday 20 November 2026.
Discover Queen’s Gate
Choosing your daughter’s first school is an important decision. We warmly invite families considering Reception entry to visit Queen’s Gate, meet our teachers and pupils and experience our school for themselves.
Our next Open Morning is:
Monday 9 November 2026
Explore our classrooms, discover our approach to learning and find out what makes a Queen’s Gate education distinctive.
A School where every girl is known
- Queen’s Gate offers the warmth and individual attention of a small school alongside the extraordinary opportunities of our South Kensington location.
- From her first days in Reception, your daughter will be encouraged to become confident, curious and independent, supported by teachers who know her strengths, interests and personality.
- Our location places some of London’s greatest cultural and educational resources on our doorstep, helping us to extend learning beyond the classroom as girls progress through the School.
How to apply for 4+ (Reception) Entry 2027
To apply for a Reception place:
- Apply by register your daughter using our online application form.
- Send us her most recent nursery or school report at admissions@queensgate.org.uk.
- Provide details of her current nursery or school so that we can request a reference.
- Registered families will be invited to meet Mrs Lydia Kyle, Principal of Queen’s Gate, during the Autumn Term.
- Your daughter will then be invited to an informal assessment at Queen’s Gate, where she will spend time with our teachers and join the current Reception class.
Reception 2027: key dates
Next Open Morning
Monday 9 November 2026
Application deadline
Friday 20 November 2026
Meet the Principal
Autumn Term 2026
Reception assessments
Thursday 14 and Friday 15 January 2027
Offers made
Friday 22 January 2027
Deadline to accept
Wednesday 3 February 2027
Ready to discover Queen’s Gate?
Give your daughter an inspiring start to her education in a school where individuality is celebrated and every girl has the opportunity to flourish.
Applications for Reception 2027 close Friday 20 November 2026.
Have some questions? Please get in touch with our Head of Admissions (admissions@queensgate.org.uk) who will be pleased to help.