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Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress in most years and subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students show very positive attitudes to learning and collaborate very well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers’ knowledge of their subject and their students is good.
Current Educational Practices: Best lessons stimulate interest quickly through skilled questioning and engaging activities.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge but inconsistent use of assessment information.
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide ranging responsibilities taken seriously by students.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents and carers expressed positive views about the school.
Communication: More coherent, regular, and precise feedback on students' work needed to inform parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership team effectively handles student and parent concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective monitoring and intervention promoting rising performance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Anti-bullying and anti-racist initiatives are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good behaviour management and systems for dealing with occurrences.
Extracurricular Offerings: High levels of student participation in optional activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students take responsibility for development of a healthy and cultured lifestyle.
Outdoor Facilities: Innovative projects such as ‘outdoor classroom’ reflect strong extracurricular support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-coordinated support strategies for disabled students and those with special educational needs.
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Queens' School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 1682 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

94.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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It is a pleasure to have you here at Queens'. This is a flourishing institution with a solid reputation for holding itself to high standards. With 1700 students enrolled, we are currently the largest co-educational public school in Hertfordshire. The school enjoys access to a variety of amenities, including 12 all-weather sports grounds situated on expansive playing fields measuring more than 50 acres. Our goal is to give every student the best educational opportunity possible so that they can fulfil their potential and attain the highest levels of academic and social success. Queens University students consistently outperform the national average in examinations. Nick Gibb, the Minister of State for Schools, has acknowledged that we are one of the highest performing schools in the nation. At Queens', we have a deep concern for your child's moral fibre, personality, and social abilities, as well as for how they will treat others and contribute to society. With the help of our House system in particular, we actively encourage a culture where students feel comfortable. Parents want to send their children to Queens', staff members are glad to work there, and pupils feel a sense of community there. It is a joyful and welcoming school.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.1 - 16
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 65% 98% 60%
Grade 5 or above A Level 17.70% 35.00% 9.40%
Day Fees - - -
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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 0.18 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 55.6 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 65% 37.35% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 86% 50.5% 42.99%

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 41% 30.28% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 15.56% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 30% 21.37% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 4.96 3.37 2.82

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 97% 93.36% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 266 138 144
Pupils staying in education 95% 89.49% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 32.25% 32.75%
School sixth forms 67% 47.62% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges SP 1.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 7.96% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.37% 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 0.48 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 60.9 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 74% 39.23% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 85% 51.68% 45.26%

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 42% 30.36% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 17.89% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 22.57% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 5.47 3.51 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 98% 90.81% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 263 135 140
Pupils staying in education 97% 88.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 67% 48.52% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges 3% 1.68% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 5.41% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.41% 2.15%

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 0.39 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 59 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 71% 6 33.34% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 87% 1 47.05% 43.34%

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 43% 29.27% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 1 15.54% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 21.09% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 5.28 3.25 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% 89.37% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 258 130 135
Pupils staying in education 95% 85% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 24% 30.93% 33.3%
School sixth forms 71% 47.29% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.2% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 5.52% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.11% 2.76%

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 57 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 65% 34.96% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 88% 4 47.77% 42.58%

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 44% 29.08% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 31% 5 16.17% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 1 21.85% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 5.11 3.3 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 98% 84.29% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 252 131 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 74.49% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 24.6% 28.32%
School sixth forms 63% 47.98% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.5% 9.07%
Other education destinations 0% 1.68% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.5% 2.06%

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 56.5 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 65% 35.25% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 84% 49.19% 43.04%

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% 30.85% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 36% 20.2% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 39% 21.91% 16.23%
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 97% 87.55% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 261 134 144
Pupils staying in education - 43.81% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 27.71% 30.56%
School sixth forms 66% 48.14% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges - 0.37% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 2.63% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.74% 2.46%
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 36.11 32.74 29.99
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.67 31.59 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 17.70% 15.43% 13.64%

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 171 150 201
Students staying in education 75% 63.36% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 4.46% 6.08%
Students entering employment 17% 21.3% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 7.42% 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 38.4 36.9 33.4
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.49 35.3 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 16.6% 20.26% 17.69%

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 164 180 248
Students staying in education 76% 64.63% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 3.55% 5%
Students entering employment 13% 18.52% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 9.21% 10.7%

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 34.33 4 32.57 29.38
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.72 3 32.16 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.2% 16.46% 13.04%

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 171 182 231
Students staying in education 69% 60.54% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 5.7% 7.78%
Students entering employment 21% 22.9% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 6.93% 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 30.84 2 31.83 29.02
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.65 3 31.93 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 7.8% 16.88% 13.34%

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 - 1 3
Students staying in education 26 22.77% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 3.32% 5.54%
Students entering employment 14% 13.42% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 2.94% 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 32.62 30.74 26.73
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.71 31.86 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.2% 16.88% 12.63%

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 29 31.6% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 4.49% 6.37%
Students entering employment 17% 20.42% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.54% 4.23%
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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 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

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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 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queens' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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