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Queen Elizabeth School

Luton, LU2 9AGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.34
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
136 1st-choice / 182 places
Ranking
#2,329
of 3,141 nationally

About Queen Elizabeth School

Queen Elizabeth School in Luton holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2013. However, the school’s academic outcomes tell a more nuanced story. Its Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs, stands at -0.34. This means that, on average, students achieve about a third of a grade less per subject than their peers nationally with similar starting points. The school ranks 10th out of 11 secondary schools in Luton on this metric, placing it in the bottom half of schools nationally. The Attainment 8 score is 41.8, and 57.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The English Baccalaureate average point score is 3.94, with 29.8% of pupils entering the EBacc achieving a grade 4 or above.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCrawley Green Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 9AG
HeadteacherRhoda McPherson
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils1,264
Free School Meals (FSM)30.6%
School Capacity1,264 / 1,460 (87% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsTheatreLibraryAstro TurfICT SuiteSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

BadmintonBasketballCricketTennisNetballRugbyDanceAthleticsSwimmingMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestraDebateNewspaperArt ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:00

Source: qesluton.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Elizabeth School

Queen Elizabeth School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.