Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
AddressUllswater Road, CA11 7EG
URN136732

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications231
As first preference179
As second preference44
As third preference8
Total Offers Made158
first preference offers158
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications237
As first preference185
As second preference40
As third preference12
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers160
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.38%
Total Applications271
As first preference219
As second preference44
As third preference8
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers159
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.70%
Total Applications328
As first preference271
As second preference36
As third preference16
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers159
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications256
As first preference206
As second preference42
As third preference8
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers159
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications262
As first preference194
As second preference57
As third preference11
Total Offers Made156
first preference offers156
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications258
As first preference195
As second preference48
As third preference15
Total Offers Made149
first preference offers148
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.46%
Total Applications273
As first preference186
As second preference66
As third preference20
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers127
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications244
As first preference153
As second preference72
As third preference19
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers125
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.62%
Total Applications273
As first preference204
As second preference53
As third preference16
Total Offers Made126
first preference offers126
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications196
As first preference143
As second preference38
As third preference15
Total Offers Made120
first preference offers120
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree38%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree34%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree42%
agree43%
disagree9%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree6%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
not applicable67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree21%
agree45%
disagree25%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree25%
agree22%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
not applicable35%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes9%
no91%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree45%
agree27%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
dont know9%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree62%
agree28%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree38%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree42%
agree45%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree48%
disagree9%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree33%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree38%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes87%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin83.6%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
white and asian ethnic origin3.1%
indian ethnic origin2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
chinese ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%
african ethnic origin0.7%
pakistani ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin84.1%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
indian ethnic origin3%
white and asian ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
chinese ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
pakistani ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%

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