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Queen Elizabeth High School

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

person Mr Seb Seneque (Headteacher)

corporate_fareTHREE COUNTIES ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBromyard, HR7 4QS

language Visit Website phone 01885482230

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

378

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Herefordshire, County of

#3,277 of 4,024 nationally

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Queen Elizabeth High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bromyard, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Queen Elizabeth High School is an academy converter in Bromyard, Herefordshire, County of, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THREE COUNTIES ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 421 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37, placing the school #15 in Herefordshire, County of and #3,277 of 4,024 nationally. 22.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.9 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)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

22.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

46.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.1%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)39.20%

Triple Science Entry6.30%

EBacc Slot Score9.9 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

39.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

40.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

60.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.2%

Entering EBacc32.40%

EBacc APS3.4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

34.70%

Entering EBacc25.00%

EBacc APS3.33

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.49

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.81

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.25

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.12

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.33

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

86.1%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79.2%

Apprenticeships2.8%

Employment4.2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6.9%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#3,463 / 4,024	#16	#3,277	#1
2025	#2,624 / 3,948	#12	#2,881	#1
2024	#2,802 / 4,450	#12	#2,853	#2,586
2023	#2,224 / 4,321	#11	#2,560	#2,292
2022	#2,864 / 4,199	#14	#3,164	#2,843
2019	#1,232 / 2,711	#6	#1,117	#1,349
2018	#2,186 / 2,537	#12	#2,050	#2,183

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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11 October 2017

Inspection Report

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25 April 2017

Inspection Report

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08 February 2017

Inspection Report

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16 November 2016

Inspection Report

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27 June 2016

Inspection Report

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06 October 2015

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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06 December 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2017-10-11

Schools into Special Measures Visit 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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2017-04-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2017-02-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2016-11-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2016-06-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2015-10-06

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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2011-12-06

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

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

6.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(15 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 432 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.9%, 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)	432	30	6.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	436	30	6.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	398	14	3.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	409	15	3.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	407	21	5.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	379	16	4.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	378	16	4.2%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	379	15	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	358	4	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	357	7	2.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	359	8	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	347	7	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	342	3	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	345	12	3.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	332	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	332	2	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	333	5	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	315	2	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	315	9	2.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	319	8	2.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	323	9	2.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	320	3	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	319	4	1.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	318	3	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	318	6	1.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	320	2	0.6%	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 32 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

85%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87%Positive

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

22%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree52%

disagree7%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree20%

agree49%

disagree25%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree44%

agree26%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable16%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree38%

agree38%

disagree19%

Don't know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree49%

disagree10%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree41%

disagree15%

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

strongly agree44%

agree49%

disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree46%

agree52%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know18%

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)

Ranking History & Trajectory

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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