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Queen Elizabeth School

State school · , LA6 2HJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,185 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,185 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

Headteacher

Head

David Waugh

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 21 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Mary's CofE Primary School 13 %
Burton Morewood CofE Primary School 8 %
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School 7 %
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School 5 %
Arkholme Church of England Primary School 5 %
Old Hutton CofE School 4 %
Holme Primary School 4 %
Ingleton Primary School 3 %
Warton Archbishop Hutton's VC Primary School 3 %
Sedbergh Primary School 3 %
Beetham CofE Primary School 2 %
St Patrick's CofE School 2 %
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School 2 %
Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School 2 %
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 2 %
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School 2 %
Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2 %
Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School 2 %
Nether Kellet Community Primary School 2 %
Bentham Community Primary School 2 %
St Mark's CofE Primary School 1 %
Milnthorpe Primary School 1 %
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
0%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
91%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
34.06
LA avg.
32.79
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
86
Number of teachers
14:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,185
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Kirkby Lonsdale
Lancashire
LA6 2HJ
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Telephone: 015242 71275

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.qes.org.uk

Local authority: Westmorland and Furness

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School data & information Queen Elizabeth School Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6 2HJ
1,185 Pupil numbers
7 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
14:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
86 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
91%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
58.50
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.37 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.06
LA avg.
32.79
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 20 B
Physics GCE A level 14 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 33 B
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 14 B
History GCE A level 15 A
Geography GCE A level 24 B
French GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 B
English Language GCE A level 9 A
Economics GCE A level 16 B
Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 A
Chemistry GCE A level 17 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 23 B
Biology GCE A level 29 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design GCE A level 20 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE AS level 9 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Queen Elizabeth School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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