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Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
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- Barnet EN5 5RR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Progress of different groups improving across the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Appraisal systems have been tightened focusing on improving teachers' expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Leadership checks on the quality of teaching and learning frequently.
Strengths and Challenges: Almost all teachers adept at asking challenging questions and having high expectations.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have positive views about recommending the school.
Communication: School ensures parents are well informed through surveys and meetings.
Parent Satisfaction: Significant majority would recommend the school to other parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective action taken when problems occur.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant guidance and support provided since beginning of academic year.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Instances of bullying are rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff trained in relevant policies, providing safe learning environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited variety of after-school activities compared to other schools.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils focus strongly on academics with less emphasis on extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Thorough careers education, information, advice, and guidance throughout the school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Learners taught well and receive high-quality information.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Targeted support helps pupils with special needs make good progress.
Subjects Offered: Strong performance in English, humanities and modern foreign languages; weaker in science.
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Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1170 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Queen Elizabeth's Females' School is a comprehensive school for girls ages 11 to 18 and a converter academy. We hold ourselves to a high level, have high expectations, and want every kid to achieve. Our top priority is fostering a love of learning, and the pastoral system assists girls in both their academic and personal growth. The calm, caring and purposeful learning environment is commented on by all of our visitors and this helps our students to achieve beyond expectations and to be challenged to improve on their personal best. The goal of the school is to create young women who are self-assured, autonomous, adaptable, self-disciplined, and kind. The girls receive chances to hone their academic, athletic, creative, and leadership skills both inside and beyond the classroom. All members of Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School are happy to be a part of this dynamic and engaging learning environment. We hope you will enjoy perusing our prospectus and website. We encourage prospective students and employees to visit the school since we feel that this is the only way to experience the "genuine" QEGS.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 64% | 98% | 72% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.40% | 35.00% | 12.50% |
| 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 | 0.66 | 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 | 55.3 | 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 | 64% | 46.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 57.82% | 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 | 68% | 36.76% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 22.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 48% | 28.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.13 | 3.64 | 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 | 98% | 92.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 89.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 17.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 58.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 6.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.7% | 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 | 0.93 | 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 | 60.3 | 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 | 67% | 47.52% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 57.69% | 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 | 72% | 38.63% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 23.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 27.6% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.61 | 3.67 | 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 | 95% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 90.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 15.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 59.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 6.7% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.23% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.9% | 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 | 1.11 | 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 | 60.6 | 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 | 66% 7 | 42.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 1 | 54.36% | 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 | 89% | 35.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% 6 | 22.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 64% 12 | 27.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.76 | 3.6 | 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 | 98% | 95.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 93.61% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 60.35% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 6.65% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.48% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.17% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.04% | 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 | 0.98 | 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 | 58.7 | 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 | 59% 5 | 43.91% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% 7 | 55.69% | 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 | 63% | 39.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 23.87% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 7 | 29.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.42 | 3.68 | 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 | 95% | 91.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 81.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.14% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 61% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 4.95% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.14% | 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 | 0.9 | 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 | 58.1 | 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 | 64% | 38.88% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 50.66% | 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 | 56% | 33.93% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 24.34% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 25.68% | 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 | 95% | 95.81% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 23% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 14.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 66.76% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.67% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.24% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.43% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.33% | 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 | 31.56 | 33.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.56 | 32.53 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.40% | 19% | 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 | 67 | 164 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 66.56% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 2.2% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 10.6% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.36% | 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 | 39.29 | 34.71 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.07 | 34.97 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 21.91% | 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 | 73 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 67.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 1.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 8.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.33% | 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 | 31.48 2 | 32.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.82 4 | 31.8 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.83% | 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 | 84 | 175 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 65.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 2.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 11.57% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 7.1% | 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 | 33.99 2 | 33.57 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.09 1 | 32.74 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.4% | 17.77% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 12.11% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 1.84% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 6.58% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 4.58% | 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 | 31.31 | 30.41 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.13 | 29.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.5% | 17.32% | 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 | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 16.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 11.47% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
