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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Secondary

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7EG

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Pupils
1,036
Ages
11-18
FSM
4.8%
Attainment 8
64.7
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
64.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
46.3%
Basics 9-5
86.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
63.8%
EBacc APS
6.00
EBacc 9-5
51.9%
EBacc 9-4
61.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.14
A*-A Grades
27.6%
A*-B Grades
55.4%
AAB+ %
22.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 124 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is a secondary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.7. The school has around 1,036 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7EG | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Apr 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Queen Elizabeth Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

What is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith's latest exam results?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith located?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is a secondary school in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness (CA11 7EG).
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith has around 1,036 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith with other schools?
View Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.