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Queen Elizabeth High School
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.0 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,304
Capacity
1,308
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.7, which places it in the top 27% of schools nationally. The school also has a strong progression to higher education, with 76% of students moving on to university, including 42% attending top-third institutions. While 69% achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage attaining grade 5 or above.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality 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. | 50.7 | Top 27% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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 24% 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%. | 36% | Top 24% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 42% | Top 20% |
Based on 196 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
White Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.97015, -2.11781 · NE46 3JB
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN143291
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.qehs.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth High School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Queen Elizabeth High School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth High School scores 62.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 High School in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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