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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
- Secondary
- Penrith CA11 7EG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils rise to expectations, try their best and achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations, pupils listen attentively and follow instructions diligently.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff provide accurate explanations and some recently appointed staff need more support.
Current Educational Practices: Some subject leaders need better support to help teachers improve their curriculum delivery.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions on Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents receive information via the school's website and Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Inspectors consider views from parents through surveys.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal quickly and effectively with bullying incidents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Recent changes have prioritized staff well-being and improved behavior.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure safeguarding training and effective incident response.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff work with external partners to support vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide variety including rugby, badminton, food microbiology, electrics and circuits, and dance club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff provide extra help if pupils find questions tricky.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned programme of careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are prepared well for further education or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems in place to identify and support SEND needs.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of A-level courses including economics, environmental science, and geology.
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 1040 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 90% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 26.30% | 35.00% | 13.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 42.47% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.82 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 46.19% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 48% | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.21 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 94% | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.61% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 5 | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 1 | 44.57% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% 10 | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% 8 | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 2 | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 45.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% 12 | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% 4 | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.34 | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 46.15% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 69% | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% | 14.48% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.54 | 27.79 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.3 | 25.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.30% | 11.06% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 102 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 52% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.77% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.97 | 31.76 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.36 | 31.19 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.6% | 16.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 165 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 53.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 24.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.92% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.80 2 | 30.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.68 1 | 29.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.9% | 15.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 177 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 24.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.58% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.05 1 | 28.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.75 1 | 28.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.4% | 10.85% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 14.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 10.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.71 | 26.85 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.38 | 27.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.8% | 11.16% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 23.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.31% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 19.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
