SchoolScoresQueen Elizabeth's School
Academy · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Part of INITIO LEARNING TRUST
Blandford Road, Wimborne, BH21 4DT
01202 885233 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Dorset comparisons use the 3 of its 29 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 26 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dorset. Higher than 36% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 60% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dorset. Higher than 48% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 65% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dorset. Higher than 45% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 56% | 78% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dorset. Higher than 34% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 59% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 1%). 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. Dorset figures pool parents at the Dorset schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between 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
368 pupils in this year group.
38% — 3 points below the Dorset average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 41% | 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. | 43.3 | 43.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 3.8 | 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.
387 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Dorset average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 45% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 93% |
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
140 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 16% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 42% | 45% | 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. | 31.1 | 32.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
28 subjects, 349 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 34 | 6% | 21% | 23% |
| Biology | 33 | 0% | 6% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 29 | 17% | 21% | 40% |
| Psychology | 24 | 0% | 4% | 19% |
| Geography | 20 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Sociology | 19 | 0% | 21% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 18 | 0% | 33% | 30% |
| Economics | 18 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 17 | 0% | 6% | 16% |
| Physics | 17 | 0% | 24% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 13 | 0% | 23% | 32% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 12 | 8% | 8% | 15% |
| Government and Politics | 10 | 0% | 20% | 26% |
| English Literature | 9 | 0% | 22% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 9 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 8 | 13% | 25% | 38% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | 0% | 25% | 24% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 13% | 13% | 22% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| French | 6 | 0% | 33% | 38% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), Art and Design (Textiles), Drama and Theatre Studies, Mathematics (Further), Spanish, Dance, 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.
197 students in this year group.
90% — 10 points above the Dorset average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 90% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 40% | 40% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 90% |
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.
194 students in this year group.
63% — 9 points above the Dorset average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 63% | 54% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 16% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 64% | 63% |
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 Dorset. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 23.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 5.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 35.2% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 30.3 | 18.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded8 pupils | 0.55% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 65% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Wimborne. Higher than 94% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 27.8% | 13.8%* | 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
- Allenbourn Middle School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Dumpton School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Michael's CofE Middle School, Colehill 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Lockyer's Middle School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Canford School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 57% A*/A at A level
- Corfe Hills School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Castle Court School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Queen Elizabeth's School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did Queen Elizabeth's School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Queen Elizabeth's School?
73% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Queen Elizabeth's 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 141526.
- 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.