The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

URN: 120655 • Gainsborough DN21 2ST

Overview

Name
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
URN
120655
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Eastham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01427612354
Website
Visit
Address
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough DN21 2ST

Summary

Queen Elizabeth's High School (QEHS) in Gainsborough is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,126 students, operating within a capacity of 1,230. The school is committed to fostering an environment that prioritises tradition, achievement, and opportunity, ensuring that students are well cared for and academically challenged. The ethos of QEHS is encapsulated in its Learner Standards, which focus on behaviour for learning, learning to learn, and leadership for learning.

The curriculum at QEHS is designed to provide a broad and enriching educational experience, complemented by a variety of co-curricular activities. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for personal development and lifelong skills. Regular school tours, led by Sixth Form students, offer prospective families a glimpse into the vibrant learning environment.

As part of the local community, QEHS hosts events such as open evenings to engage families and showcase the school's offerings. The leadership, under Headteacher Mr R M Eastham, is dedicated to maintaining high standards and fostering a collegial atmosphere among students and staff.

Key details

LA
Lincolnshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1230
Pupils
1126
Boys
542
Girls
584
FSM %
10.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-12-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lincolnshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1126 542 584 1230 10.90
2024-09-11 1171 567 604 1230 8.70
2023-09-11 1237 619 618 1219 6.30
2022-09-11 1237 619 618 1219 6.30
2021-09-11 1213 619 594 1219 5.60
2020-09-11 1196 586 610 1219 4.80

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