Queen Elizabeth High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ashfields Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4QS |
| Phone | 01885482230 |
| Reference Number | 137703 |
Queen Elizabeth High School continues to perform well as a good school. With a strong culture that values pupil well-being, students are happy, feel safe, and display respectful behavior towards peers and staff. The curriculum is intentionally developed to meet students’ needs, and there is a broad array of extracurricular activities that enhance their social development. However, the school has faced challenges that impacted last year's examination results, prompting a closer tracking of current Year 11 students' performance. There are ongoing efforts to support pupils who may be at risk of underachievement, particularly in the context of special educational needs and disabilities, where the school excels in providing tailored support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 432 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.84%
Girls: 51.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 52 | 63 | 115 |
| 8 | 40 | 38 | 78 |
| 9 | 39 | 51 | 90 |
| 10 | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| 11 | 38 | 32 | 70 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.3% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 11 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Feb 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Queen Elizabeth Humanities College | |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and well cared for.
- Bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and often engage students well.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, adapting resources effectively.
- Broad extracurricular activities and a structured careers program.
- Pupils behave well and are respectful towards each other.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teachers' delivery of the curriculum.
- New subject matter is not always presented clearly.
- Feedback on work is not rigorously monitored, impacting pupil improvement.
- Lack of a strategic approach to developing reading across the school.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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