Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Ullswater Road, CA11 7EG |
| School Website | www.qegs.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1768864621 |
| URN | 136732 |
School Census
| Total | 1038 |
| Girls/Boys | 494/544 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.6%/52.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 32 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 3.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | Good |
| 24/04/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/04/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 65 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 91.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 52.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.92 |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | 60% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.81 |
| Progress 8 | 0.45 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 95% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 98% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.21 |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 271 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.70% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 256 |
| As first preference | 206 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 262 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 258 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.46% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 273 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.62% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 273 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 196 |
| As first preference | 143 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 9% |
| no | 91% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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Ullswater Community College
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Brunswick School
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