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Boarding is available for three age bands: 7-11, 11-14 and 14-18. The school offers full‑time and weekly boarding options. Years 3–6 have a dedicated boarding space with facilities designed for younger children; wardrobes and cupboards are lower and furniture is smaller, and the boarding house includes a bath for those not yet comfortable with showers. A wide range of evening and weekend activities is provided, and a House Parent can read bedtime stories to boarders; a team of boarding staff care for younger children.
Uniform lists exist for Chapter House, King's Magna and QE College. Uniforms can be ordered online via the Uniform Shop at www.qe.org/school-community/uniform-shop or by emailing qeshop@qe.org to arrange order and collection. All items must be named clearly and permanently. For girls, accessories must be black.
Boarding students have access to the school shop and vending machines on site for snacks and drinks. Takeaway food is permitted for Years 11-13 from QE's approved providers; takeaways for younger boarders are not allowed. Tuck (two pieces a day) is allowed and students may bring their own chocolate spread.
The Academic House System has four houses: Cantwara, Eoforwic, Derwent and Lyminge. The house system creates community and friendly competition with regular house events and a House Cup; staff and students work with Heads of Academic Houses to participate in house activities.
The Collegiate is governed by the Collegiate Board of Directors.
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is a co-educational independent day and boarding school at Thorpe Underwood Hall near York, England, comprising Explorers Nursery, Chapter House, King's Magna and College on a 220-acre site. The school serves learners from infancy to around 19 years, offering EYFS, the British Curriculum and BTEC qualifications, with GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels in the senior phase. English is taught at Chapter House with dedicated support for English as an additional language. A weekly Personal Development and Wellbeing programme supports holistic growth, while a Super-Curricular programme adds a one-hour slot in Key Stage 5 to deepen knowledge beyond the classroom. Facilities include Sports Village with a 25-metre pool, triple-court hall, gym and studios; a new gym with ice baths. The King's Theatre hosts performances for school and community. The college offers over 60 GCSE/BTEC/A Level subjects and more than 70 enrichment activities weekly, plus clubs and service opportunities.
