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Queen Elizabeth Studio School

Westmorland and Furness, LA6 2HJSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2022
Progress 8
-0.48
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,575
of 3,141 nationally

About Queen Elizabeth Studio School

Queen Elizabeth Studio School is a 14-19 state secondary in Westmorland and Furness that currently has 332 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 300. The school is oversubscribed, which suggests it holds a solid local reputation, though no parent-view survey data is available to confirm satisfaction rates directly. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in February 2022, the school received a Good rating across all five categories: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The sixth-form provision was also rated Good. This consistency across the board is a positive signal for families considering the school, particularly given that the local authority has no Outstanding-rated secondary schools at all, making a Good rating the highest available in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland and Furness, LA6 2HJ
HeadteacherDavid Waugh
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils332
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity332 / 300 (111% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsAstro TurfTheatreScience LabsArt StudiosTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryFootballDanceNetballRoundersRugby

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDebateChessCodingEco ClubDramaBook ClubGardeningYoung EnterpriseDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Elizabeth Studio School

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