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Queen Elizabeth's School
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.7 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,452
Capacity
1,580
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.3, the school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 64% of schools in the UK. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. While 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 38% reach grade 5 or higher, and the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 63% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 194 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.80613, -2.00343 · BH21 4DT
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141526
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.queenelizabeths.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth's School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth's School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2023.
Is Queen Elizabeth's School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth's School scores 14.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 School in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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