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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

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personHeadteacher David Marchant

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location_onPenrith, CA11 7EG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,038

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Attainment 8

64.8

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Westmorland and Furness

#161 of 3,216 nationally

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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is a Academy converter secondary school in Penrith, 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 Grammar School Penrith is an academy converter in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,036 pupils on roll, of whom 5% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 64.8, placing the school #1 in Westmorland and Furness and #161 of 3,216 nationally. 87.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 44.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 55.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 27.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, 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 18.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

64.8

Grade 5+ E&M

87.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)44.4%

Entering EBacc63.80%

EBacc APS6.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52.80%

EBacc APS5.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

64.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60%

EBacc APS5.82

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

68.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS6.21

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS6

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

67.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc88%

EBacc APS6.34

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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)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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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

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

124

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.0%

Achieving A*–A27.6%

Achieving A*–B55.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.6%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

115

Retention rate97.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

123

Retention rate97.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

118

Retention rate97.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2023

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2009-04-24

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-03-07

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(6 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,036 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, 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)	1,036	6	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,037	8	0.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,040	10	1.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,040	14	1.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,044	20	1.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,038	12	1.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,038	32	3.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,037	20	1.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	996	4	0.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	997	6	0.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	999	6	0.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	951	7	0.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	953	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	952	8	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	912	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	912	2	0.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	911	8	0.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	878	7	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	883	3	0.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	882	2	0.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	876	2	0.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	873	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	875	8	0.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	872	9	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	874	9	1.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	877	4	0.5%	3.1%	0

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 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.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

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%

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%

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%

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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

Selective Admission (Grammar)

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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