The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.8
21.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
88%
45.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,036
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 4.8%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher David Marchant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Lakes School
Primary · 518m away
Ullswater Community College
Secondary · 566m away
Brunswick School
Primary · 718m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith
Primary · 1000m away
Beaconside CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Yanwath Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Hunter Hall School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith a selective school?
Yes. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith currently has 1,036 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith take?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is in Penrith, CA11 7EG, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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