Queen Elizabeth's
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Western Road Crediton Devon EX17 3LU |
| Phone | 01363773401 |
| Reference Number | 136646 |
Queen Elizabeth’s has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all evaluated areas. The school fosters a focused learning atmosphere where teachers establish clear routines, helping students develop effective study habits. There's an evident investment in curriculum development, with increased ambition from students in their subject choices, such as modern foreign languages. However, some contextual challenges remain, particularly post-pandemic, as a few pupils, especially those with special educational needs, face difficulties in attendance and behaviour that impede their academic progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1138 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.33%
Girls: 51.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 99 | 184 |
| 8 | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| 9 | 95 | 133 | 228 |
| 10 | 115 | 95 | 210 |
| 11 | 106 | 89 | 195 |
| 12 | 20 | 32 | 52 |
| 13 | 29 | 40 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Queen Elizabeth's Community College | |
| 09 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral care and support for pupils.
- Teachers establish effective routines that enhance learning.
- High regard for sixth-form provision among students and parents.
- Leaders maintain a resolute focus on curriculum development.
- Pupils show increased ambition in subject choices.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle with behaviour that hampers their learning.
- Not all pupils are accurately assessed in their reading abilities upon entry.
- Leaders lack full evaluation of behaviour management impacts on 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.1% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.15 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.68 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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0.32 miles |
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0.71 miles |
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1.31 miles |
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3.05 miles |
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3.64 miles |
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3.7 miles |
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4.02 miles |
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4.66 miles |
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