Queen Elizabeth Studio School
, LA6 2HJ · Westmorland and Furness · secondary school
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19th of 20 secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 370 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.0/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.3 · 28 | 30% | 0.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.48 · 17 | 25% | 0.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.0 · 20 | 10% | 0.20 |
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 Studio School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.48, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is provided to help pupils improve their progress from their starting point? How does the new Ofsted framework’s separate grading affect the school’s current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are part of a "calm and respectful community" and feel safe. Leaders have taken effective action to strengthen provision, with the sixth form operating at a "strong standard" while other areas meet the "expected standard."
Strengths
- Sixth form students benefit from a "carefully designed programme of study" with "highly effective" teaching and personalised pathways.
- Pupils achieve appropriately from their starting points, with SEND and disadvantaged pupils receiving support that helps them "make progress alongside their peers."
- Behaviour is "positive" and "calm and orderly," with pupils treating each other with respect and bullying being rare.
- A "broad and carefully structured personal development programme" supports pupils’ wider development, including careers guidance and enrichment activities.
- Leaders and governors provide appropriate challenge and support, prioritising staff development and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure "consistent, high-quality formative assessment and feedback are embedded across subjects" to help pupils build securely on prior learning.
- Leaders should continue to refine strategies for improving the "persistent absence of a small group of pupils" to achieve sustained improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.5 |
| 2024/25 | 37.8 |
| 2025/26 | 40.0 |
| 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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