The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 85.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
85.6
41.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
57.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
100%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 190 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Trust
- QUEEN ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL BARNET
- Head
- Mr Neil Enright (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queen's Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFoulds School
Primary · Very close
Christ Church Primary School
Primary · 347m away
Barnet and Southgate College
16 plus · 899m away
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School
Independent · 910m away
The Windmill School
Free school · 985m away
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Whitings Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Underhill School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet a selective school?
Yes. Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet currently has 1,314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet take?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet?
Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is in Barnet, EN5 4DQ, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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