Queen Elizabeth High School
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Whetstone Bridge Road, NE46 3JB |
| School Website | www.qehs.net |
| Telephone | 1434610300 |
| URN | 143291 |
School Census
| Total | 1298 |
| Girls/Boys | 629/669 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.5%/51.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 127 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/04/2024 | Good |
| 19/04/2012 | Good |
| 21/03/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 30/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/04/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 27.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.71 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.55 |
| Progress 8 | 0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.51 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 270 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 269 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 307 |
| As first preference | 267 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 266 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 266 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
Hexham Middle School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Whetstone Bridge Road, , NE46 3JB
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
(0.13 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highford Lane, , NE46 2DD
The Sele First School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Sele, , NE46 3QZ
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hencotes, , NE46 2EE