Queen Elizabeth's School

URN: 141526 • Wimborne BH21 4DT

Overview

Name
Queen Elizabeth's School
URN
141526
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
53.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Thomas Neill (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01202885233
Website
Visit
Address
Blandford Road, Wimborne BH21 4DT

Summary

Queen Elizabeth's School, located in Wimborne, Dorset, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,452 students and a capacity of 1,580. The school is committed to providing a supportive educational environment, focusing on academic success and personal development. With a free school meal percentage of 16.7%, the school aims to cater to a diverse student body.

The curriculum at Queen Elizabeth's School is designed to prepare students for their GCSEs and A-levels, offering a wide range of subjects including arts, sciences, and vocational courses. The school places a strong emphasis on revision and study skills, providing resources and support for Year 11 and Year 13 students to enhance their exam preparation. Regular events, such as the Success Evening, highlight the school's dedication to student achievement and well-being.

As an academy, Queen Elizabeth's School sets its own admissions criteria, prioritising local students and those from feeder middle schools. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, ensuring a collaborative approach to education. For more information on admissions and the school's ethos, please visit their website.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
13 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1580
Pupils
1452
Boys
715
Girls
737
FSM %
16.70
Open date
2014-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1452 715 737 1580 16.70
2024-09-11 1556 754 802 1580 13.50
2023-09-11 1585 758 827 1580 12.60
2022-09-11 1585 758 827 1580 12.60
2021-09-11 1573 777 796 1580 11.30
2020-09-11 1552 752 800 1580 10.20

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