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Queens' School

State school · Bushey, WD23 2TY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,682 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,682 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jonathan Morrell

Entrance

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

Other 29 %
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.
Highwood Primary School 12 %
Knutsford Primary Academy 9 %
Bushey Manor Junior School 8 %
Bournehall Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
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.
Ashfield Junior School 3 %
Fair Field Junior School 3 %
Parkgate Junior School 3 %
The Orchard Primary School 3 %
Bushey Heath Primary School 3 %
Cherry Tree Primary School 3 %
Central Primary School 2 %
Little Reddings Primary School 2 %
Cowley Hill School 2 %
Beechfield School 2 %
Nascot Wood Junior School 2 %
Bromet Primary School 1 %
Meryfield Primary School 1 %
Kingsway Junior School 1 %
The Grove Academy 1 %
St John's CofE School 1 %
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Exit

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

School
83%
LA avg.
70%
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

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

School
81%
LA avg.
73%
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.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.18
LA avg.
36.38
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
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
93
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,682
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Aldenham Road
Bushey
Hertfordshire
WD23 2TY
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Telephone: 01923 224465

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.queens.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Queens' School Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY
1,682 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
93 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
81%
LA avg.
73%
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
53.50
LA avg.
50.20
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)

0.20 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 73 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 187 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 265 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 166 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 257 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 264 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 187 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 188 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6

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

School
19%
LA avg.
20%
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
36.18
LA avg.
36.38
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
Spanish GCE A level 7 B
Sociology GCE A level 17 B
Psychology GCE A level 33 B
Physics GCE A level 55 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 12 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 62 A
History GCE A level 24 C
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 43 B
English Literature GCE A level 28 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 7 B
Economics GCE A level 26 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 16 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 13 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 20 B
Chemistry GCE A level 39 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 21 B
Biology GCE A level 64 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

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

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Queens' 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.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.6 %
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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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