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Queen Elizabeth's
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.0 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,138
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.2, placing it in the top 48% nationally. A commendable 72% of students progress to university, with 31% gaining admission to top-third universities, reflecting strong post-secondary outcomes. However, the school's LocaleIQ score of 50.0 suggests room for improvement in certain areas compared to peers.
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Last inspected: 17 May 2022Quality 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. | 46.2 | Top 48% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 69% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 68 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black African0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.79193, -3.66608 · EX17 3LU
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth's rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth's was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 May 2022.
Is Queen Elizabeth's a good school?
Queen Elizabeth's scores 50.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth's achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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