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Queen Elizabeth High School

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

personMr Graeme Atkins

corporate_fareHADRIAN LEARNING TRUST

location_onHexham, NE46 3JB

language Visit Website phone 1434610300

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,298

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Attainment 8

50.7

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Northumberland

#847 of 3,216 nationally

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Queen Elizabeth High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hexham, serving ages 13-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Queen Elizabeth High School is an academy converter in Hexham, Northumberland, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HADRIAN LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,304 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, placing the school #3 in Northumberland and #847 of 3,216 nationally. 52.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 66.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 40.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.17 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 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

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

52.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.9%

Entering EBacc63.80%

EBacc APS4.68

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.70%

EBacc APS4.71

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.56

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS4.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.9

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

146

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.7%

Achieving A*–A40.7%

Achieving A*–B66.1%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate96.6%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

152

Retention rate90.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

144

Retention rate97.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

161

Retention rate98.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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21 March 2019

Inspection Report

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06 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-30

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-04-19

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-03-21

None EIF

Outstanding

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

6.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(51 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 1,304 pupils. During this period, there were 85 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.5%, 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)	1,304	85	6.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,311	128	9.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,286	49	3.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,287	58	4.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,290	83	6.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,295	46	3.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,298	68	5.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,294	35	2.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,332	14	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,339	29	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,342	21	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,310	17	1.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,315	11	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,315	11	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,301	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,301	11	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,308	30	2.3%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,281	27	2.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,290	25	1.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,290	23	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,259	12	1.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,264	15	1.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,266	29	2.3%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,262	8	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,263	14	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,266	13	1.0%	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 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual 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.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

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

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree50%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree18%

agree40%

disagree28%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree22%

agree23%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

not applicable24%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree16%

agree32%

disagree35%

strongly disagree16%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree35%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree26%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree36%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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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

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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