Queen Elizabeth School
URN: 136357 • LA6 2HJ
Overview
- Name
- Queen Elizabeth School
- URN
- 136357
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LUNESDALE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Waugh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01524271275
- Website
- Visit Queen Elizabeth School website
- Address
-
Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HJ
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Summary
Queen Elizabeth School (QES) is a mixed secondary academy located in Westmorland and Furness, serving approximately 1,156 students with a capacity of 1,228. Established in 1591, the school has a long-standing tradition of providing "Scholarship and Care," which remains central to its ethos today. The school aims to foster excellence in both academic and personal development, preparing students to be active citizens within their community.
QES offers a diverse curriculum that includes academic, technical, and vocational learning opportunities. The school prides itself on having a dedicated workforce of over 220 staff members who support students in achieving their best outcomes. Additionally, QES collaborates with Queen Elizabeth Studio School to provide a comprehensive Sixth Form experience, ensuring students have access to a wide range of resources and extracurricular activities.
The school is committed to the mental health and well-being of its students, having received recognition for its efforts in this area. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through events and information evenings, particularly for those considering Year 7 admissions in September 2026. For more information, visit their website at www.qes.org.uk.
QES offers a diverse curriculum that includes academic, technical, and vocational learning opportunities. The school prides itself on having a dedicated workforce of over 220 staff members who support students in achieving their best outcomes. Additionally, QES collaborates with Queen Elizabeth Studio School to provide a comprehensive Sixth Form experience, ensuring students have access to a wide range of resources and extracurricular activities.
The school is committed to the mental health and well-being of its students, having received recognition for its efforts in this area. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through events and information evenings, particularly for those considering Year 7 admissions in September 2026. For more information, visit their website at www.qes.org.uk.
Useful links
- Trustees & Governors (governance)
- Holidays & Absences (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Holidays & Absences (sen)
- View all Events (calendar)
- 6th Form Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ulverston Victoria High School (80.8)
- John Ruskin School (74.2)
- Dowdales School (73.4)
- The Lakes School (70.2)
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LUNESDALE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1228
- Pupils
- 1156
- Boys
- 582
- Girls
- 574
- FSM %
- 8.30
- Open date
- 2010-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1156 | 582 | 574 | 1228 | 8.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1185 | 592 | 593 | 1228 | 7.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1170 | 589 | 581 | 1228 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1170 | 589 | 581 | 1228 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1167 | 587 | 580 | 1228 | 5.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1154 | 559 | 595 | 1228 | 3.60 |
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