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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.5 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,660
Capacity
1,701
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 84% achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. Additionally, 82% of students progress to university, with a third attending top-third institutions, reflecting robust post-secondary pathways.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 57.5 | Top 11% 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%. | 84% | Top 12% 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%. | 68% | 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%. | 84% | Top 13% 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%. | 48% | Top 13% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 169 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (250 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
95%
School has high expectations
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.2%
Asian Indian13.0%
White Other11.9%
Asian Other7.7%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Black African4.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.65849, -0.36904 · WD23 2TY
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136877
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.queens.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Queens' School rated by Ofsted?
Queens' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Queens' School a good school?
Queens' School scores 94.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Queens' School?
Based on 250 Ofsted Parent View responses, Queens' School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Queens' School in GCSEs?
Queens' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.5. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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