The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.6
14.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
27.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
66%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 190 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,107
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GIRLS' SCHOOL (BARNET)
- Head
- Violet Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSusi Earnshaw Theatre School
Independent · Very close
Barnet and Southgate College
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The Windmill School
Free school · Very close
St Catherine's RC School
Primary · 395m away
Ark Pioneer Academy
Secondary · 705m away
Underhill School
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Foulds School
Primary · 1.1km away
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School a selective school?
No. Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School currently has 1,107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School take?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School?
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School is in Barnet, EN5 5RR, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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