The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 53 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 432
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- THREE COUNTIES ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Farmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashfields, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4QS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth High School a selective school?
No. Queen Elizabeth High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queen Elizabeth High School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth High School?
Queen Elizabeth High School currently has 432 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth High School take?
Queen Elizabeth High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth High School?
Queen Elizabeth High School is in Bromyard, HR7 4QS, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth High School have a sixth form?
No, Queen Elizabeth High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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