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Queen Elizabeth's School

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Queen Elizabeth's School

Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT

Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.146.4
2023/2445.246.4
2024/2543.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.070.00
2023/24-0.170.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Allenbourn Middle School
1.29 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Beaucroft Foundation School
2.3 km away · Foundation special school
Good
St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill
2.57 km away · Academy converter
Good
South West Regional Assessment Centre
2.61 km away · Special post 16 institution
Lockyer's Middle School
3.11 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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