Question 1

Is The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's a good school?

Accepted Answer

The most recent ISI routine inspection (October 2023) reported that all regulatory standards were met, including safeguarding. In FindMySchool's ranking (based on official data), the sixth form ranks 420th of 2,549 providers in England, placing it within the top 25% of A-level providers in England.

Question 2

What are the fees at The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?

Accepted Answer

For 2025/26 (VAT included), published termly fees for Years 10-11 are £7,160 (day), £12,930 (weekly boarding) and £13,730 (full boarding). For Years 12-13 they are £7,595 (day), £13,440 (weekly boarding) and £14,240 (full boarding). A non-refundable registration fee of £354 (ages 3+) is also published.

Question 3

How do you apply to The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?

Accepted Answer

The school states you can begin an application at any point of the year. It is described as non-selective with no formal academic entry requirements, but applicants complete a cognitive abilities test as part of the process. Open Day visits and admissions discussions are used to confirm fit and pathway options.

Question 4

What are the A-level results like at The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?

Accepted Answer

In the latest dataset, 70% of A-level grades were A* to B. A* and A grades together were 40%, with A* at 10% and A at 30%.

Question 5

Does The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's offer boarding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Boarding is an established part of the senior school experience, with weekly and full boarding options published in the 2025/26 fee schedule.

Question 6

What is the school day like at The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?

Accepted Answer

The published senior timetable for the wider Queen Ethelburga’s College structure states day students attend from 8:30am to 4:10pm Monday to Friday, with no Saturday school and Saturday morning clubs available.

Question 7

Who is the headteacher of The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's?

Accepted Answer

The headteacher is Miss Lauren Blakeley. The October 2023 ISI report also notes that a new headteacher for the Faculty was appointed in 2022.

A-Level Performance

Grade Distribution