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Queen Elizabeth School
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG, Luton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.2 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,264
Capacity
1,460
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 80% nationally. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 and above. The school's EBacc entry rate of 73% indicates a strong emphasis on a broad curriculum, which may appeal to parents looking for a well-rounded education for their children.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 73% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British20.0%
Black African19.7%
White Other16.3%
Asian Pakistani10.4%
Asian Bangladeshi6.5%
Asian Indian5.2%
Asian Other3.6%
Other3.0%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.89108, -0.38291 · LU2 9AG
School details
Local authorityLuton
RegionEast of England
URN109707
School typeFoundation school
Websiteqesluton.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Queen Elizabeth School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth School scores 26.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Queen Elizabeth School in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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