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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BQ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.6 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,101
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 65.1, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The impressive 97% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 66% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. However, it's important to note that while the school excels in many areas, ongoing engagement with parent satisfaction and community feedback could further enhance its strengths.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 65.1 | Top 5% 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 87% | Top 4% 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%. | 71% | Top 6% 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%. | 62% | Top 6% 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%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 133 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
White Other6.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.31764, 0.89627 · ME13 7BQ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136570
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2023.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores 91.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.1. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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