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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.8 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,126
Capacity
1,230
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 62.5, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (94%) and a robust university progression rate of 85% further highlight its effectiveness in preparing students for future success. However, while the school excels in many areas, prospective parents may want to consider the relatively lower percentage of students progressing to top-third universities at 32%.
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Last inspected: 13 December 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. | 62.5 | Top 6% 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%. | 94% | Top 5% 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%. | 80% | Top 6% 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%. | 97% | Top 3% 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%. | 73% | Top 3% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 144 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.1%
Asian Indian5.6%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
White Other2.6%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.41178, -0.77781 · DN21 2ST
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN120655
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.qehs.lincs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough rated by Ofsted?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough a good school?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough scores 80.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough in GCSEs?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.5. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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