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Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HJ, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
332
Capacity
300
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to educational quality, particularly evident in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which ranks in the top 87% nationally. Approximately 61% of students progress to university, though only 5% gain admission to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes. While the school has strengths in student support and satisfaction, its English and Maths GCSE pass rates show that only 48% achieve a grade 4 or higher, highlighting an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 1 February 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. | 37.8 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 61% | 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%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
Mixed Other6.3%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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54.20172, -2.60384 · LA6 2HJ
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN143749
School typeStudio schools
Websiteqestudio.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth Studio School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth Studio School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 February 2022.
Is Queen Elizabeth Studio School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth Studio School scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Studio School in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth Studio School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.8. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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