The Queen Elizabeth Academy
110%
Capacity
724
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About The Queen Elizabeth Academy
The Queen Elizabeth Academy in North Warwickshire has a clear story to tell about academic improvement. Its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2017, awarded the school an overall rating of Good, with leadership and management also judged Good. This marked a significant step up from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when the school was rated Requires Improvement. An ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. The most informative single exam metric is its Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and GCSEs compared with pupils nationally. The school’s Progress 8 score is -0.3, meaning pupils on average achieve slightly less than expected. This places the school in the bottom 50 nationally by this measure, and it ranks 26th out of 42 similar schools in Warwickshire, where the average Progress 8 score is 0.02.
Looking more closely at the 2023/24 GCSE results, the school’s Attainment 8 score is 42.9, which is the average grade per pupil across eight key subjects. The basics measure shows that 63% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, though this drops to 37.7% when looking at the stronger grade 5 or above threshold. Entry into the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects is relatively high at 60.1%, but only 17.4% of pupils actually achieved a grade 4 or above across those subjects, and 13% at grade 5 or above. The school’s EBacc average point score is 3.87. Broken down by subject area, Progress 8 is weakest in open subjects at -0.33 and strongest in English at -0.18, with maths at -0.29. The school is oversubscribed: for 160 places in 2025/26, it received 296 total applications, with 164 first-preference applications and 156 first-preference offers.
The school serves 724 pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It is a mixed, non-religious state secondary with a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 29.3%. Facilities include art studios, music rooms, a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, and a sports hall. Sports offered range from football and rugby to rowing and gymnastics, and there are clubs for drama, choir, debate, and eco club. The school has a broad range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With an oversubscription ratio of 1.85, it is a popular choice locally. This school will suit families who value a Good-rated school with a wide range of facilities and SEND support, and who are comfortable with Progress 8 results that are slightly below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Witherley Road, Atherstone, North Warwickshire, CV9 1LZ |
| Headteacher | Alison Morris |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 724 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.3% |
| School Capacity | 724 / 660 (110% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.30)
2248th of 3,141
Nationally
242nd of 371
In West Midlands
2nd of 5
In North Warwickshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make 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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/235%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 121 pupils).
- FE college42%
- Sixth form college32%
- Employment9%
- Apprenticeship6%
- School sixth form (stay)5%
- Not sustained4%
95% 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed160
296
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
164 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British86.6%
- White (other)4.6%
- Mixed4.2%
- Asian1.0%
- Black0.3%
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.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
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 The Queen Elizabeth 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
Witherley Road, Atherstone
North Warwickshire, CV9 1LZ
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