Queen Elizabeth's School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queen Elizabeth's School.

Wimborne, BH214DT Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.5%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
3 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blandford Road
Pamphill
Wimborne, BH214DT
Phone
1202885233
Website
queenelizabeths.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141526
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Blandford Road, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4DT
Website
http://www.queenelizabeths.com
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,580 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,556
Free School Meals
14.5% (226 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
201 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.5 (+13.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.2 (+5.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
130 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
259
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,556 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Mathematics (Numeracy) (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(43 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Music performance: Group (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"You will be secure because there is hope" (Job 11:18"

respect integrity inclusivity community care hope kindness love

Christian ethos; values of respect, integrity and inclusivity; community and hope underpin all we do.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr Thomas Neill emphasising hope, community, care and high expectations within a Christian ethos that values every voice and fosters a safe, happy environment.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum for Life (C4L) programme (PSHE) delivered across all year groups Reading is prioritised through a whole class reading programme in afternoon registration Curriculum mapping ensures sufficient coverage and depth across subjects over time Assessment is designed to shape future learning and to embed knowledge, not just memorise facts

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

The school uses the Initio free school meal application system to assess eligibility for free school meals. Pupil Premium funding is used to raise attainment and support well‑being through increased intervention, targeted tutoring, technology resources (e.g., Chromebooks) and other support as described in the Pupil Premium materials, with examples including breakfast clubs and trips.

Admissions Criteria

In oversubscribed situations, priority goes to Looked After Children, Older sibling at QE, Children living in the school's catchment area, Attendance at Feeder Middle Schools, Children of staff newly appointed in order to fill a demonstrable skills shortage, and Proximity to the school.

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