The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.39
Band 4Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,264
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Luton
- Head
- Mrs Rhoda McPherson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
June 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Crawley Green Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSomeries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Primary · 418m away
Wigmore Primary
Primary · 598m away
Ramridge Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Lady Zia Wernher School
Special school · 1.0km away
Crawley Green Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wenlock CofE Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Stopsley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth School a selective school?
No. Queen Elizabeth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queen Elizabeth School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth School?
Queen Elizabeth School currently has 1,264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth School take?
Queen Elizabeth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth School?
Queen Elizabeth School is in Luton, LU2 9AG, in the Luton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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