SchoolScoresQueen Elizabeth Studio School
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of LUNESDALE LEARNING TRUST
Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HJ
01524 271275 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 54% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 80% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 19% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 62% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 79% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
129 pupils in this year group.
30% — 13 points below the Westmorland and Furness average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 37.8 | 45.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
138 pupils in this year group.
96% — about the same as the Westmorland and Furness average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 17% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 59% | 45% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 14% | 11% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 5% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
32 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 23% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 30% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 28.2 | 32.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
16 subjects, 56 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 8 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Psychology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| English Language | 7 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Art and Design, Art and Design (Photography), Design and Technology (Product Design), Design and Technology (Textiles Technology), Geography, Biology, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, Logic / Philosophy, Mathematics, Music.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
54 students in this year group.
93% — 10 points above the Westmorland and Furness average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 83% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 16% | 7% |
| Work | 41% | 34% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
56 students in this year group.
61% — about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 61% | – | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 5% | – | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 58% | 61% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Westmorland and Furness. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 17.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.3% | 16.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.3% | 4.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 42% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.9% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 15.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Lower than 39% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.30% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 0% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6 | 15.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Higher than 100% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 58.1% | 20.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Queen Elizabeth School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Queen Elizabeth Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth Studio School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Queen Elizabeth Studio School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Queen Elizabeth Studio School?
93% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Queen Elizabeth Studio School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143749.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.