The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 309 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,304
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- HADRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Graeme Atkins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB
Town 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 April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth High School?
Queen Elizabeth High School currently has 1,304 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 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth High School?
Queen Elizabeth High School is in Hexham, NE46 3JB, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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