Queen Elizabeth Studio School
URN: 143749 • LA6 2HJ
Overview
- Name
- Queen Elizabeth Studio School
- URN
- 143749
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- LUNESDALE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Waugh (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01524271275
- Website
- Visit Queen Elizabeth Studio School website
- Address
-
Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HJ
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Summary
Queen Elizabeth Studio School (QES) is a mixed secondary school located in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland and Furness, with a current enrolment of 332 students, exceeding its capacity of 300. The school operates under the Lunesdale Learning Trust and is designed to provide a studio school model that integrates academic learning with practical skills and employer engagement.
The curriculum at QES includes a diverse range of subjects such as Art & Design, Criminology, Digital Creatives, Engineering, and Performing Arts, aimed at equipping students with both academic knowledge and vocational skills. The school emphasizes real-world experiences, offering opportunities for work experience and apprenticeships, which are integral to its educational approach.
QES is committed to fostering a supportive community environment, with a focus on healthy habits and personal development. The school actively engages with students and parents through various communication channels, including daily messages and a dedicated website, ensuring transparency and involvement in the educational journey.
The curriculum at QES includes a diverse range of subjects such as Art & Design, Criminology, Digital Creatives, Engineering, and Performing Arts, aimed at equipping students with both academic knowledge and vocational skills. The school emphasizes real-world experiences, offering opportunities for work experience and apprenticeships, which are integral to its educational approach.
QES is committed to fostering a supportive community environment, with a focus on healthy habits and personal development. The school actively engages with students and parents through various communication channels, including daily messages and a dedicated website, ensuring transparency and involvement in the educational journey.
Useful links
- Key Staff & Governance (governance)
- Materials Engineering (sen)
- CafeStudio Lunch Menu (PDF) (download)
- Call it Out! (download)
- Curriculum (QES Website) (other)
- Home (other)
- About (other)
- FAQs (other)
- Key Dates (other)
- Policies, Forms & Documents (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
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LUNESDALE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 332
- Boys
- 178
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 9.00
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 332 | 178 | 154 | 300 | 9.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 337 | 168 | 169 | 300 | 7.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 368 | 182 | 186 | 300 | 7.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 368 | 182 | 186 | 300 | 7.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 343 | 174 | 169 | 300 | 5.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 302 | 162 | 140 | 300 | 6.80 |
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