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Queen Elizabeth Studio School
- Secondary
- Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2HJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well in a range of academic and vocational subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly and respond positively to staff's high expectations of their behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have specialist subject expertise.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use a range of assessment strategies well to check that pupils have learned the knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders give pupils opportunities to learn about equality, democracy, and finance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff will always help to resolve issues if bullying should happen.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Careers advice helps them to make informed decisions about their future.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders and governors have improved the security of the school site.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a culture of vigilance in the school. Staff are well trained.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a range of extra-curricular activities which help to build their self-esteem.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive high-quality careers advice and participate in workshops with local employers and universities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND needs are identified quickly and appropriate support is provided in class.
Subjects Offered: Pupils choose from a wide range of academic and vocational subjects, including English and mathematics.
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Queen Elizabeth Studio School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 337 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 42.47% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.99 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 46.19% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.61% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 44.57% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.19 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.15% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.48% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.94 | 27.79 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.06% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 45 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 52% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.77% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.67 | 31.76 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.05 | 31.19 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 16.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 36 | 165 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 53.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 24.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.92% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.35 | 30.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 177 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 24.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.58% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 26.85 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.16% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 23.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.31% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1