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 | 1036 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.8%
Girls: 47.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 77 | 159 |
| 8 | 88 | 72 | 160 |
| 9 | 86 | 74 | 160 |
| 10 | 78 | 82 | 160 |
| 11 | 88 | 73 | 161 |
| 12 | 65 | 50 | 115 |
| 13 | 60 | 61 | 121 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.7% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 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 | 2023-03-29 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-24 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 29 March 2023 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | |
| 2009-04-24 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 12 May 2009 |
| 2006-03-07 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 29 March 2006 |
| 2000-03-06 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 October 2000 |
| 2009-04-24 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 12 May 2009 |
| 2006-03-07 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 29 March 2006 |
| 2000-03-06 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 October 2000 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 64.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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North Lakes School
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NU |
0.32 miles |
|
Brunswick School
Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7LX |
0.45 miles |
|
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Drovers Lane, St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9EL |
0.62 miles |
|
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Hutton Hill, Beaconside C of E Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EN |
0.82 miles |
|
Yanwath Primary School
Yanwath, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LA |
1.34 miles |
|
Hunter Hall School
Frenchfield, Penrith, CA11 8UA |
1.4 miles |
|
Stainton CofE Primary School
Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0ET |
2.05 miles |
|
Clifton Primary School
Clifton, Clifton Primary School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2EG |
2.34 miles |
|
Lowther Endowed School
Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HT |
4.23 miles |
|
Langwathby CofE Primary School
Salkeld Road, Langwathby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1ND |
4.37 miles |
|
Greystoke Primary School
Icold Road, Greystoke, Greystoke School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TP |
4.51 miles |
|
Plumpton School
Plumpton, Plumpton School, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9PA |
4.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ullswater Community College
Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NG |
0.35 miles |