SecondaryData as of May 2026

Queen Elizabeth's School

Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Wimborne.

Academy converter

Church of England

Pupils

1,452

Ages

13-18

FSM

16.7%

Attainment 8

43.2

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

16.4%

Basics 9-5

37.0%

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

13.9%

EBacc APS

3.66

EBacc 9-5

7.1%

EBacc 9-4

10.1%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

31.05

A*-A Grades

15.5%

A*-B Grades

42.4%

AAB+ %

14.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 187 students entered

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About Queen Elizabeth's School

Queen Elizabeth's School is a secondary school in Wimborne, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. The school has around 1,452 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
Mar 2012 — Good (predecessor: Queen Elizabeth's School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's School

What is Queen Elizabeth's School's Ofsted rating?

Queen Elizabeth's School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Queen Elizabeth's School's latest exam results?

Queen Elizabeth's School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Queen Elizabeth's School located?

Queen Elizabeth's School is a secondary school in Wimborne, Dorset (BH21 4DT).

How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's School?

Queen Elizabeth's School has around 1,452 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Queen Elizabeth's School with other schools?

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