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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EG, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.4 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,036
Capacity
1,065
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and strong GCSE performance, this school demonstrates impressive academic outcomes, including an Attainment 8 score of 64.8, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The high percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (96%) and the significant university progression rate (75%) highlight its commitment to preparing students for their future. However, while the EBacc entry rate of 64% is commendable, there may be room for improvement in encouraging broader curriculum participation.
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Last inspected: 24 January 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. | 64.8 | 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%. | 96% | 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%. | 88% | 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%. | 64% | 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%. | 61% | 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 51% | Top 20% |
Based on 112 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.65915, -2.75799 · CA11 7EG
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN136732
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteqegspenrith.education/
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith a good school?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith scores 83.4/100 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 Grammar School Penrith in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith achieved an Attainment 8 score of 64.8. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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