Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ullswater Road Penrith Cumbria CA11 7EG |
| Phone | 01768864621 |
| Reference Number | 136732 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1040 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.4%
Girls: 47.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 73 | 161 |
| 8 | 85 | 75 | 160 |
| 9 | 79 | 80 | 159 |
| 10 | 88 | 73 | 161 |
| 11 | 92 | 69 | 161 |
| 12 | 62 | 63 | 125 |
| 13 | 51 | 62 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.6% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-03-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | ||
| 2009-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.35 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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North Lakes School
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NU |
0.32 miles |
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Brunswick School
Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7LX |
0.45 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Drovers Lane, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9EL |
0.62 miles |
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Beaconside CofE Primary School
Hutton Hill, Beaconside C of E Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EN |
0.82 miles |
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Yanwath Primary School
Yanwath, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LA |
1.34 miles |
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Hunter Hall School
Frenchfield, Penrith, CA11 8UA |
1.4 miles |
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Stainton CofE Primary School
Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0ET |
2.05 miles |
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Clifton Primary School
Clifton, Clifton Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2EG |
2.34 miles |
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Lowther Endowed School
Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HT |
4.23 miles |
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Langwathby CofE Primary School
Salkeld Road, Langwathby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1ND |
4.37 miles |
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Greystoke Primary School
Icold Road, Greystoke, Greystoke School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TP |
4.51 miles |
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Plumpton School
Plumpton, Plumpton School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9PA |
4.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ullswater Community College
Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NG |
0.35 miles |