Queen Elizabeth School
Luton, LU2 9AG · Luton · secondary school
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11th of 13 secondary schools in Luton 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 — 3.1/10 against 714 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 35.0 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.34 · 25 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.5 · 32 | 10% | 0.32 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. In 2024/25, 34.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Student Parliament, QES Concert Band, and after-school drama, dance, and music clubs. Sports include athletics, netball, rugby, and cricket. Arts activities feature the Pantomime, Shakespeare Schools Festival, and West End Musical. A ski trip is offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,229 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,460. 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 school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Queen Elizabeth School
Overview
The report describes a school that has transformed significantly under new leadership, moving from a period of decline to a "clear upward trajectory." It is now a "much better place to go to," characterised by high expectations, improved behaviour, and a calm environment where pupils can concentrate. Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses, particularly in curriculum planning and provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Behaviour has "improved greatly," with pupils knowing the rules and the school being a "much calmer place."
- The curriculum is now planned effectively, with leaders identifying "the most important knowledge and skills" that are revisited regularly for long-term retention.
- Provision for pupils with SEND has improved markedly; leaders have introduced "effective systems and approaches" ensuring these pupils "now achieve well."
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum is "strong," covering physical and mental health in a "highly inclusive" environment.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with staff receiving regular training and designated leads being "tenacious in their approach to protecting pupils."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should increase the impact of subject leadership to ensure the curriculum is delivered "highly effectively in all subjects," as some departments are less developed.
- Leaders should take further action to "win the hearts and minds" of pupils who do not yet have strongly positive attitudes to school and learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff report concerns promptly and robust checks are carried out before appointments.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.8 |
| 2024/25 | 39.9 |
| 2025/26 | 42.5 |
| 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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