Queen Elizabeth's Academy
76%
Capacity
879
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Queen Elizabeth's Academy in Mansfield posts a Progress 8 score of -0.95, which is significantly below the Nottinghamshire local authority average of -0.11 for secondary schools. This places the school in the bottom 50 nationally and ranks it 42nd out of 46 schools of its type in the county. The Attainment 8 score sits at 31.3, and only 16.7% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 32%, though just 4.7% of students achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. These headline metrics paint a clear picture: this is a school where academic outcomes are well below the local norm, and the gap between its performance and the LA average is substantial.
The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, a notable improvement from its Requires Improvement rating in 2019. Every graded area — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — was judged Good. At KS5, the picture is mixed: the value-added score is -1.05, with a progress banding of 'Well below average', though the small cohort of just three pupils in the data makes this difficult to interpret. The school's Progress 8 banding is also 'Well below average', and its ranking in the East Midlands region places it in the 98th percentile nationally, meaning the vast majority of schools outperform it. For parents focused on academic league tables, these figures will be a significant concern.
On the ground, the school is heavily oversubscribed: for 177 places in 2025/26, it received 485 applications, a ratio of 2.74 applicants per place, with 134 first-preference offers made from 185 first-preference applications. Facilities include a theatre, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, and a sixth form centre. The school offers a wide range of sports and clubs, from rowing and rugby to Model UN and debate. Its SEND provisions are extensive, covering ten categories including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and physical disability. With 41.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged intake. This is a school that has improved its Ofsted rating and is clearly popular locally, but families prioritising strong academic outcomes will want to weigh the data carefully against their child's needs.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG19 7AP |
| Headteacher | Caroline Saxelby |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 879 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.1% |
| School Capacity | 879 / 1,150 (76% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.95)
2993rd of 3,141
Nationally
268th of 273
In East Midlands
8th of 8
In Mansfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Value Added Score
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/237%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 86 pupils).
- FE college64%
- Not sustained22%
- School sixth form (stay)7%
- Employment3%
77% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed177
485
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
185 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British70.6%
- White (other)9.4%
- Asian3.5%
- Mixed2.7%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield
Mansfield, NG19 7AP
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