At Queen's we have different names for the year-groups and sections of the school from those you might have met elsewhere. Girls in their first three years are said to be in the School; those studying for GCSEs constitute the Junior College; and Sixth Formers make up the Senior College. The table below explains this fully.

Historically Queen's was a college for older girls (from about the age of fourteen) and 'the School' was a later addition to provide preparatory classes for those who wanted to attend the College.

National Curriculum year-group	Queen's name	Queen's section
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9	Class 3 Class 2 Class 1	The School
Year 10 Year 11	I Juniors II Juniors	The Junior College
Year 12 Year 13	I Seniors II Seniors	The Senior College