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Queen Elizabeth High School

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Queen Elizabeth High School

Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB

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Pupils
1,304
Ages
13-18
FSM
13.2%
Attainment 8
50.6
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.9%
Basics 9-5
52.8%

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
4.67
EBacc 9-5
25.9%
EBacc 9-4
36.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.91
A*-A Grades
40.7%
A*-B Grades
66.1%
AAB+ %
36.1%

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 197 students entered

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About Queen Elizabeth High School

Queen Elizabeth High School is a secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.6. The school has around 1,304 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Apr 2012 — Good (predecessor: Queen Elizabeth High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth High School

What is Queen Elizabeth High School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Queen Elizabeth High School's latest exam results?
Queen Elizabeth High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Queen Elizabeth High School located?
Queen Elizabeth High School is a secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland (NE46 3JB).
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth High School?
Queen Elizabeth High School has around 1,304 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Queen Elizabeth High School with other schools?
View Queen Elizabeth High 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 Northumberland.