Queen Elizabeth School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Crawley Green Road Luton Bedfordshire LU2 9AG |
| Phone | 01582436100 |
| Reference Number | 109707 |
Queen Elizabeth School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection. Under new leadership and with a renewed focus on high expectations, the school is creating a better environment for pupils to learn and thrive. Pupils are generally achieving well across subjects, with notable advancements in the curriculum. A strong emphasis on behaviour management has resulted in a calmer school atmosphere where pupils can concentrate on their studies. However, some challenges remain, particularly in departments that have faced staffing disruptions, affecting the consistency of student achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1264 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.06%
Girls: 47.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 115 | 122 | 237 |
| 8 | 129 | 100 | 229 |
| 9 | 125 | 121 | 246 |
| 10 | 115 | 115 | 230 |
| 11 | 104 | 106 | 210 |
| 12 | 52 | 27 | 79 |
| 13 | 18 | 15 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 20% |
| African | 19.7% |
| White, Other | 16.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% |
| Indian | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| Caribbean | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Significant improvements in school leadership and expectations.
- A calm and conducive learning environment.
- Effective support and achievement for pupils with SEND.
- A strong personal, social, and health education curriculum.
- Broad range of extracurricular opportunities for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in departmental performance affecting student outcomes.
- Some pupils lacking positive attitudes towards school and learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.1 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 24.92 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 156 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 168 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
0.26 miles |
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Someries Junior School
Wigmore Lane, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8AH |
0.26 miles |
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Wigmore Primary
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0.37 miles |
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0.49 miles |
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Ashcroft Road, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AY |
0.62 miles |
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0.76 miles |
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1.57 miles |
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