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Queen Elizabeth's School

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Queen Elizabeth's School

Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,452
Ages
13-18
FSM
16.7%
Attainment 8
43.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

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

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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.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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?
View Queen Elizabeth's School'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 Dorset.