Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Barnet, EN5 5RR · Barnet · secondary school
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7th of 28 secondary schools in Barnet we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.7/10 against 910 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 73.9 · 92 | 30% | 2.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.74 · 92 | 25% | 2.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.2 · 93 | 10% | 0.93 |
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's Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.74 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,078 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,146. 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
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School
Overview
The inspection describes Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School as a "warm, close-knit and caring community" where pupils feel safe and valued. Most aspects of the school’s provision are judged to be at a "strong standard," with only post-16 provision and early-career teacher support rated at an "expected standard."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "consistently above the national average" in GCSEs, with a small and reducing attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils.
- Behaviour is "exemplary" and attendance is "consistently above the national average," supported by rigorous analysis and effective interventions.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with teaching that builds securely on prior knowledge and addresses gaps in foundational skills.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, with "highly effective strategic oversight" ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities progress successfully.
- Personal development is "highly effective," preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain through citizenship, global perspectives, and spiritual exploration.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to address gaps in some post-16 students’ knowledge and improve their achievement over time.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.6 |
| 2024/25 | 58.6 |
| 2025/26 | 61.2 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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