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Queen Elizabeth School
Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire, LA6 2HJ, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.6 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,156
Capacity
1,228
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally. A notable 92% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 71% progress to university, with 43% attending top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 34%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be high, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 59.6 | Top 8% 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%. | 92% | 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%. | 69% | Top 10% 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%. | 34% | Top 36% 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%. | 29% | Top 36% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 43% | Top 20% |
Based on 76 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.20172, -2.60384 · LA6 2HJ
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN136357
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.qes.org.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 12 October 2022.
Is Queen Elizabeth School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth School scores 82.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 59.6. 92% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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