The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
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
93%
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 387 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,452
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 16.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- INITIO LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Neill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blandford Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPamphill Church of England First School
Primary · 635m away
Wimborne First School and Nursery
Primary · 985m away
Allenbourn Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.3km away
St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne
Primary · 1.9km away
Dumpton School
Independent · 2.1km away
Beaucroft Foundation School
Special school · 2.3km away
South West Regional Assessment Centre
Special school · 2.6km away
Merley First School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth's School a selective school?
No. Queen Elizabeth's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queen Elizabeth's School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's School?
Queen Elizabeth's School currently has 1,452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth's School take?
Queen Elizabeth's School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's School?
Queen Elizabeth's School is in Wimborne, BH21 4DT, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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