Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital School

What Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital School does

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School (QEH) is an independent day school in Clifton, Bristol, founded in 1590 as a charitable institution for the education of poor children and orphans. Today it operates a three-tier model: a boys-only Junior School (Years 3-6, ~100 pupils) and boys-only Senior School (Years 7-11, ~670 pupils), transitioning to a fully co-educational Sixth Form (Years 12-13) offering A-levels and an Extended Project Qualification, plus a Futures programme for university and career preparation. Revenue is generated primarily through termly tuition fees paid by families, with small class/tutor groups of 13-14 students and an extensive co-curricular offering that includes music, drama, a 220-seat theatre, sport (with a £2.7M redeveloped sports ground at Failand), Duke of Edinburgh's Award participation by 150+ students, and outdoor pursuits. The school is led by Head Rupert Heathcote, is governed by a board of Governors, and is supported by catering partner Holroyd Howe and construction partner Beard (on a theatre redevelopment project); it holds a December 2025 ISI 'Significant Strength' for Pupils' Physical and Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing — a distinction held by only ~10% of inspected schools nationally and the only one of its kind in Bristol. Marketing and admissions are run direct-to-consumer via open events, taster days, prospectus distribution and a digital presence spanning Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and a Spotify podcast.

Name

Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital School

Legal name

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School

Website

https://qehbristol.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School is a 435-year-old independent day school in Bristol delivering boys-only education from Years 3-11 and co-educational Sixth Form A-levels to roughly 770 pupils, funded by termly tuition fees and recognised by the ISI for outstanding pupil wellbeing provision.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Independent day school
• Junior school education
• Senior school education
• Sixth form education
• GCSE A-level program

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: QEH generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to parents for their children's education. The school is an independent day school with fees paid by families. Specific fee amounts are referenced but not publicly disclosed in detail on the main website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School is an independent day school providing boys-only education for Years 3-11 and co-educational Sixth Form for Years 12-13 in Bristol, UK. The core offering encompasses academic curricula (Junior School, Senior School GCSE preparation, and Sixth Form A-levels) complemented by performing arts, sports, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the Futures career guidance programme, and an Enrichment Programme. Education is delivered on a fee-paying basis with small tutor groups of around 13-14 students.

Product overview

Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School (QEH) is an independent day school offering a three-tier educational structure: Junior School (Years 3-6, boys-only), Senior School (Years 7-11, boys-only), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13, fully co-educational). The school provides academic education complemented by performing arts, extensive sports programmes, co-curricular activities, a Futures career programme, and enrichment activities. Founded in 1590, QEH is located in Clifton, Bristol with sports facilities at Failand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior School (Years 3-6) Boys-only junior education programme for students in Years 3-6 (ages 7-11), featuring small class sizes, values-based education, creative arts, sports, and outdoor education. Designed as preparation for Senior School transition.
• Senior School (Years 7-11) Boys-only secondary education for Years 7-11 (ages 11-16), offering GCSE preparation, pastoral care, enrichment programmes, performing arts, sports, and co-curricular activities in an environment free from gender stereotypes.
• Sixth Form (Years 12-13) Fully co-educational sixth form offering A-level subjects, dedicated study facilities, leadership opportunities, and university preparation through the Futures programme. Students typically study four A-level subjects in Year 12 and at least three full A-levels in Year 13, with the option of an Extended Project Qualification.
• Futures Programme Career guidance and preparation programme helping students understand the world of work and plan their future steps through university preparation and career counselling. Central to QEH's mission of equipping young people with skills and character to make a positive influence on the world.
• Co-Curricular Activities Programme Clubs, activities, outdoor pursuits, Duke of Edinburgh's Award (over 150 students involved), Ten Tors Challenge, and international trips including Iceland tours and activities such as climbing in the Himalayas, singing in the USA, and skiing in the Alps.
• Performing Arts Programme Music, Drama, and Music Technology programmes including A-levels in Music and Music Tech, 21 regularly rehearsed choirs and ensembles (Chapel Choir, House Choirs, Tour Choir, Barbershop Quartets, Acapella Choirs), and a 220-seat theatre for annual productions.
• Sports Programme Comprehensive sports offerings including rugby, football, hockey, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics, swimming, badminton, squash, basketball, sailing, hiking, climbing, and Nuffield Gym Packages. Facilities include the redeveloped sports ground at Failand.
• QE Award Junior version of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme designed for boys in Years 5 and 6, building confidence and resilience through outdoor education and personal development activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes with tutor groups of about 13 or 14 students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BeardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company Beard has partnered with QEH on a six-month Rise & Connect programme providing pupils with a taste of the construction industry as part of the school's theatre redevelopment project.
• Holroyd HoweminorOthersHolroyd Howe is the school's contract caterer providing first-class lunches, breakfasts, and catering for special functions. They offer healthy, balanced, nutritious meals for pupils.
• Gloucestershire County Cricket ClubminorOthersQEH Sixth Form student Sidney represented Gloucestershire County Cricket Club U18s on tour in Dubai, demonstrating the school's connection with regional sports organizations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cheltenham College: Historic independent school of similar size and co-curricular breadth in the Southwest, competing for regional day-pupil families across the M5 corridor.
• Badminton School: Independent girls' day school in Bristol of comparable scale, often considered by families evaluating single-sex options alongside QEH.
• Blundell's School: Devon-based independent day and boarding school of similar size and historic foundation, competing for Southwest families seeking traditional independent education.
• Taunton School: Independent day and boarding school in Somerset offering a similar Junior–Senior–Sixth Form structure and competing for Southwest families willing to travel.
• Monkton Combe School: Bath-based independent school with co-educational senior years and similar values-based, pastoral-care positioning; competes for Southwest day-pupil families.
• Clifton College: Clifton-based independent day and boarding school serving a comparable Bristol catchment with similar size, fee structure and breadth of co-curricular programmes, competing directly for the same families.
• King's School, Bruton: Independent day and boarding school in Somerset of broadly comparable size with a strong co-curricular and pastoral profile, drawing from the same Southwest family pool.
• Wells Cathedral School: Somerset-based independent school with a strong extra-curricular and music provision, comparable size and similar values-led positioning.
• Dean Close School: Cheltenham-based independent day and boarding school with comparable age range, single-sex and co-ed pathways, and overlapping Southwest catchment.
• Bristol Grammar School: Bristol-based independent day school that operates boys-only from ages 4-16 and co-educational Sixth Form — almost identical structural model to QEH and the most direct head-to-head competitor for Bristol families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QEHSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/QEHSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/qehschool
• TikToktiktok.com/@qehbristol

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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