Queen Elizabeth High School
Bromyard, HR7 4QS · Herefordshire, County of · secondary school
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13th of 15 secondary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 912 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 1.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.8 · 6 | 30% | 0.17 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 25% | 0.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.0 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen Elizabeth High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. In 2024/25, 40.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 415. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 scores are below the national baseline? How does the school ensure equitable access to opportunities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Queen Elizabeth High School
Overview
Queen Elizabeth High School continues to be a good school where pupils are "valued and well cared for." Students enjoy attending, feel safe, and behave respectfully, with bullying being rare. The curriculum is well planned, offering a broad range of subjects including vocational pathways, and staff are ambitious for pupils’ wider development.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and feel safe," with high confidence that staff will address any concerns.
- The curriculum is "well planned," allowing pupils to study a wide range of subjects despite the school’s small size.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and often provide "interesting activities" that motivate students.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through adapted resources and specialist assistance.
- A "well-structured careers programme" ensures every pupil has a work experience opportunity.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they "explain new information clearly" and provide "useful feedback" so pupils understand how to improve.
- Subject leaders need to "rigorously monitor" the implementation of teaching policies to ensure strategies have the intended impact.
- Leaders must develop a "strategic approach to improving reading across the school" to ensure all pupils have the necessary confidence and fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring that safeguarding is "the responsibility of everyone" and maintaining strong relationships with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.6 |
| 2024/25 | 39.7 |
| 2025/26 | 37.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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