The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
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
62.5
18.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
80%
37.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.38
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,126
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.9%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Eastham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough a selective school?
Yes. The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough 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 The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough's Ofsted rating?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough currently has 1,126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough take?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is in Gainsborough, DN21 2ST, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough have a sixth form?
Yes, The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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