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Queen Elizabeth School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,174

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Attainment 8

59.6

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Westmorland and Furness

#258 of 3,216 nationally

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Queen Elizabeth School is a Academy converter secondary school in None, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Queen Elizabeth School is an academy converter in None, Westmorland and Furness, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LUNESDALE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,156 pupils on roll, of whom 9% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.6, placing the school #2 in Westmorland and Furness and #258 of 3,216 nationally. 68.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 34.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 48.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. There are 4 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

59.6

Grade 5+ E&M

68.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)34.3%

Entering EBacc33.60%

EBacc APS5.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46.20%

EBacc APS5.16

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS5.13

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS5.88

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS5.21

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.67

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.5%

Achieving A*–A22.3%

Achieving A*–B48.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

108

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 October 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-10-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2008-11-21

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2005-09-19

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.5%per term

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National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,156 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,156	41	3.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,147	31	2.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,179	29	2.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,185	28	2.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,178	12	1.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,174	11	0.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,174	15	1.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,182	14	1.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,185	21	1.8%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,170	6	0.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,178	15	1.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,165	20	1.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,167	6	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,169	24	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,154	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,154	16	1.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,158	9	0.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,197	17	1.4%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,202	6	0.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,209	14	1.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,268	18	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,265	22	1.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,277	20	1.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,374	17	1.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,385	41	3.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,388	58	4.2%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 62 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 46 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 32 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree48%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree45%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree26%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree34%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree36%

disagree5%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree35%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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