Queen Elizabeth High School
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Attainment 8 of 50.7 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 66%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.27
- Confidence interval:
- [0.11, 0.43]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 301 | 50.7 | — | 66.4% | 63.8% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 307 | 54.3 | +0.27 | 76.9% | 27.7% | 4.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 309 | 52.7 | +0.21 | 70.0% | 28.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 304 | 54.2 | 0.00 | 77.0% | 13.0% | 4.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Northumberland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 143291 |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Headteacher | Graeme Atkins |
| Trust | HADRIAN LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NE46 3JB |
| Latest pupils | 301 |
| FSM eligible | 13.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB
http://www.qehs.net1434610300| DfE number | 4417 |
| UKPRN | 10057640 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 |