Queen Elizabeth Studio School
| Type | Secondary / Studio schools |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2HJ |
| Phone | 01524271275 |
| Reference Number | 143749 |
Queen Elizabeth Studio School, inspected for the first time since opening, is performing well overall across all areas evaluated. The leadership has established a nurturing environment that fosters high aspirations among students. Pupils are visibly happy and engaged, benefiting from a strong academic and vocational curriculum with a smooth transition into Year 10. The school effectively prepares students for future educational pathways and career opportunities, with many students successfully advancing into further education or training relevant to their studies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 332 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.61%
Girls: 46.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 77 | 50 | 127 |
| 11 | 73 | 56 | 129 |
| 12 | 17 | 25 | 42 |
| 13 | 11 | 23 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Supportive and nurturing school culture
- High aspirations among leaders and staff for pupil success
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Strong emphasis on personal development and employability skills
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
- Well-prepared pupils for the next stages of education
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity on key knowledge to be taught
- Leaders' reading catch-up strategies are not fully implemented
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.51 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | NE | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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