27th January 2025

On January 20th, Queen Mary’s College celebrated becoming the first educational facility in Hampshire to be established as a third-party hate crime reporting hub. What is a Third-Party Reporting Hub? A third-party hate crime reporting hub allows victims to report hate crimes and incidents without needing to go directly to the police. QMC will act…

21st January 2025

Queen Mary’s College continues to achieve impressive results for GCSE English and Maths retakes, surpassing the national average. For GCSE English  retakes, 73% of students at Queen Mary’s College achieved a grade 4 and above, more than double the national average pass rate of 35%. This success translates to GCSE Maths retakes as well. National…

9th January 2025

Queen Mary’s College is thrilled to announce that it has been successfully selected to be part of Tesco’s Stronger Starts Scheme. This incredible initiative supports community projects and good causes across the UK by providing funding to the project that garners the most votes from the local community. QMC’s project focuses on building a bespoke…

26th November 2024

The Performing Arts students at Queen Mary’s College  have been working tirelessly to prepare for a series of spectacular performances that showcase their talent, creativity, and passion. With three distinct events on the horizon, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. A Shakespearean Classic: Titus Andronicus The theatrical journey begins with a gripping rendition of Shakespeare’s…

17th October 2024

Queen Mary College’s Maths Department celebrates excellent effort and results from the UK Senior Maths Challenge 2024. This is an annual, international competition for those who are in year 13 or below. Students sit a 90-minute, multiple choice paper based on a points system, designed to elicit a deeper level of thinking and problem-solving. Among…

8th October 2024

A Call for Help The Elephant Nature Park in Thailand, a sanctuary where many of our students have volunteered through the Challenges Abroad scheme, has recently faced a devastating flood. The river burst its banks, causing catastrophic damage to the park’s premises and infrastructure. Despite the heroic efforts of the staff to save the majority…

15th August 2024

Queen Mary’s Sixth Form College is proud to announce another remarkable year of A-Level/Level 3 examination results for its 2024 cohort. The College is delighted with the exceptional performance of this year’s students, who have once again demonstrated their dedication, resilience, and academic excellence. The results reflect both the students’ hard work and the unwavering…

28th June 2024

Queen Mary’s College has wrapped up its first Social Action Week with tremendous success, not only in terms of the money raised but also in the personal development observed in the students. They have demonstrated creativity, teamwork, resilience and growing confidence throughout the week. With the support of UNLOC, this new initiative has given first-year…

11th June 2024

Organised by Destination Basingstoke, the A Place to be Proud of Awards highlights the remarkable contributions of individuals, groups, organisations, places, and initiatives that make Basingstoke a diverse and vibrant place to live and do business in. This year, Queen Mary’s College saw two individuals from its community be recognised for their outstanding work.  Young…

17th May 2024

Last week, Queen Mary’s College’s Sport and PE Department hosted its much-anticipated annual Sports Award ceremony, a celebration of student achievements in various sports categories. This event honours the hard work, dedication, and remarkable performances of students across a wide range of sports, highlighting their contributions to the college’s athletic success. As well as Team…