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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
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- Gainsborough DN21 2ST
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils thrive on challenges, attend well, and succeed in academic studies.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' interactions are positive; learning rarely delayed by distractions.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers make good use of their specialist knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers choose appropriate ways to teach new skills, especially in sixth form.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, the curriculum is not implemented well enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils take on leadership roles like subject ambassadors and mentors.
Communication: Better communication keeps parents informed about how their children are getting on.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are very positive about their children’s experiences at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff respond fairly and consistently when pupils struggle to behave.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Key priorities acted on quickly; robust system of checks.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand physical and mental health, learn to keep themselves safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most staff support improved behaviour system but some feel under-supported.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of trips, visits, clubs, and competitions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Rich educational experience builds confidence and character.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 students receive clear guidance about routes after leaving school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils learn about career pathways and professions; Year 10 enterprise fair.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved provision with personalised approach for particular needs.
Subjects Offered: Ambitious curriculum; broad range of subjects in Key Stages 3 & 4, added economics in sixth form.
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 1171 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 82% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Queen Elizabeth's High School's webpage.
Children can grow and develop at QEHS into successful young adults who have the knowledge, skills, and credentials to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Education is more than just that, though, and at QEHS we offer a secure setting where children may develop and discover who they are, what interests them, and what they want to be when they grow up.
Every student is given a House when they start in Year 7 and stays in that House for the duration of their time in school.
At QEHS, we are proud of our history, but we also always look ahead and welcome improvements that will be good for our kids now and in the future.
Grammar school in the area, QEHS is happy to have taken the right decision to stick with the Local Authority.
We give local kids priority due to our oversubscription criteria.
At Queen Elizabeth's High School, we're dedicated to working as a team to make sure that every student has fun and succeeds in whatever they try.
Since learning is at the centre of our community's thinking, we encourage students to seize chances to increase their knowledge, proficiency, and understanding.
Because QEHS is a selective mixed Grammar School, it offers the greatest calibre of instruction to its top 25% of students.
Our students are a fantastic asset to us, and we discover that when they graduate from our programme, they are mature, well-rounded individuals who are motivated to pursue learning outside of the classroom and who can make valuable contributions to society.
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Children can grow and develop at QEHS into successful young adults who have the knowledge, skills, and credentials to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Education is more than just that, though, and at QEHS we offer a secure setting where children may develop and discover who they are, what interests them, and what they want to be when they grow up.
Every student is given a House when they start in Year 7 and stays in that House for the duration of their time in school.
At QEHS, we are proud of our history, but we also always look ahead and welcome improvements that will be good for our kids now and in the future.
Grammar school in the area, QEHS is happy to have taken the right decision to stick with the Local Authority.
We give local kids priority due to our oversubscription criteria.
At Queen Elizabeth's High School, we're dedicated to working as a team to make sure that every student has fun and succeeds in whatever they try.
Since learning is at the centre of our community's thinking, we encourage students to seize chances to increase their knowledge, proficiency, and understanding.
Because QEHS is a selective mixed Grammar School, it offers the greatest calibre of instruction to its top 25% of students.
Our students are a fantastic asset to us, and we discover that when they graduate from our programme, they are mature, well-rounded individuals who are motivated to pursue learning outside of the classroom and who can make valuable contributions to society.
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 | 0.39 | 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 | 64.6 | 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 | 82% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 45.91% | 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 | 96% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.20 | 2.95 | 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% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.48% | 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 | 0.2 | 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 | 67.2 | 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 | 82% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 47.6% | 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 | 97% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 56% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.41 | 3.03 | 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% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 62.9 | 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 | 83% 1 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 1 | 48.84% | 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 | 96% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% 2 | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% 5 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.94 | 3.19 | 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% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.78% | 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 64.4 | 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 | 82% 7 | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% 3 | 50.37% | 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 | 94% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% 16 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.1 | 3.29 | 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 | 99% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 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 | -0.05 | 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 | 61.4 | 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 | 75% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 49.43% | 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 | 92% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 19.89% | 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 | 98% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 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 | 37.67 | 30.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.26 | 31.14 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.50% | 12.57% | 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 | 110 | 136 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 62.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.08% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.66% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.71% | 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 | 37.94 | 32.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.13 | 32.43 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.1% | 16.47% | 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 | 129 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 64.47% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.53% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 16.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 8.84% | 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 | 35.03 1 | 30.12 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.22 2 | 30.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.9% | 11.6% | 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 | 156 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 61.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 18.66% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.16% | 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 | 34.20 4 | 28.35 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.44 3 | 29.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.1% | 11.4% | 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 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 20.21% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.55% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 3.74% | 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 | 30.11 | 27.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.68 | 29.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 11.38% | 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 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 24.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.35% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th 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 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Local authority ratio 18 : 1