Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School

URN: 137131 • Barnet EN5 5RR

Overview

Name
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
URN
137131
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GIRLS' SCHOOL (BARNET)
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Violet Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02084492984
Website
Visit
Address
High Street, Barnet EN5 5RR

Summary

Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (QEGS) is a comprehensive secondary academy located in Barnet, catering exclusively to girls aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,107 students and a capacity of 1,146, the school prides itself on maintaining high academic standards and fostering a love of learning. The school has a strong track record of achieving good results at both GCSE and A Level, with many students progressing to prestigious universities, including those in the Russell Group.

The school’s ethos centres on developing confident, independent, and self-disciplined young women. QEGS offers a supportive pastoral system that prioritises both academic and personal development, ensuring that each student is challenged to reach her full potential. The vibrant learning environment encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, promoting academic, sporting, creative, and leadership skills.

Founded in 1888, QEGS has a rich history and continues to be a proud part of the local community. The school hosts numerous events throughout the year, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement among students, parents, and staff.

Key details

LA
Barnet
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GIRLS' SCHOOL (BARNET)
Capacity
1146
Pupils
1107
Boys
0
Girls
1107
FSM %
21.20
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1107 0 1107 1146 21.20
2024-09-11 1170 0 1170 1146 19.10
2023-09-11 1072 0 1072 1146 18.30
2022-09-11 1072 0 1072 1146 18.30
2021-09-11 1054 0 1054 1146 17.90
2020-09-11 1040 0 1040 1146 16.30

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