The Queen Elizabeth Academy
URN: 139937 • Atherstone CV9 1LZ
Overview
- Name
- The Queen Elizabeth Academy
- URN
- 139937
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Harding (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01827712477
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Witherley Road, Atherstone CV9 1LZ
Summary
      The Queen Elizabeth Academy, located in Atherstone, Warwickshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 724 students, exceeding its capacity of 660. Established on the traditions of the original Queen Elizabeth Grammar School founded in 1573, the academy moved to a modern facility in 2016, enhancing the learning environment for its diverse student body.
The academy offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that includes core subjects such as Mathematics, English, and Science, alongside a strong emphasis on Humanities, Technology, Arts, and Music. This curriculum is designed to nurture students' talents and prepare them for lifelong learning and future careers, while also promoting British Values and personal development.
The Queen Elizabeth Academy is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community, where values such as pride, resilience, and kindness are paramount. The school prioritizes student well-being and personal growth, ensuring that all students are equipped to contribute positively to society as they transition into adulthood.
      The academy offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that includes core subjects such as Mathematics, English, and Science, alongside a strong emphasis on Humanities, Technology, Arts, and Music. This curriculum is designed to nurture students' talents and prepare them for lifelong learning and future careers, while also promoting British Values and personal development.
The Queen Elizabeth Academy is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community, where values such as pride, resilience, and kindness are paramount. The school prioritizes student well-being and personal growth, ensuring that all students are equipped to contribute positively to society as they transition into adulthood.
Useful links
- Governors (Local Governing Body) (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Curriculum Parent Partnership Events (calendar)
- New uniform supplier – price list 2024 (download)
- MCAS Parent Guide (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- New Communication Policy – May 25 (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Warwickshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 660
- Pupils
- 724
- Boys
- 371
- Girls
- 353
- FSM %
- 29.30
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Warwickshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 724 | 371 | 353 | 660 | 29.30 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 717 | 365 | 352 | 660 | 27.90 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 675 | 352 | 323 | 660 | 22.40 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 675 | 352 | 323 | 660 | 22.40 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 656 | 342 | 314 | 600 | 20.00 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 657 | 334 | 323 | 600 | 18.60 | 
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