The Queen Elizabeth Academy
Atherstone, CV9 1LZ · Warwickshire · secondary school
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24th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 4.9/10 against 760 of them, against 4.0/10 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% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.9 · 47 | 30% | 1.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.3 · 27 | 25% | 0.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.6 · 53 | 10% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Queen Elizabeth Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 43.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.3 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 (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 746 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. 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 specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Queen Elizabeth Academy
Overview
The Queen Elizabeth Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe within an inclusive environment. Leaders have driven an ambitious programme of change, resulting in a highly aspirational curriculum and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, respectful, and behave well, with the motto ‘We can and we will’ reflecting high expectations.
- Teachers possess good subject knowledge, explain new information clearly, and use strategies like prompt sheets to support writing.
- Reading is a high priority, with frequent opportunities for pupils to read in lessons and form time.
- Staff feel their views are valued, and leaders consider staff well-being and workload.
- The school offers a broad range of after-school clubs and planned career activities, including university visits for Year 10 pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should provide further training to support teachers in adapting lessons, as some pupils struggle to keep up with the challenging new vocabulary and significant amount of knowledge introduced.
- Leaders should ensure teachers provide pupils with regular opportunities for speaking, as pupils currently lack enough chances to develop their oracy skills and confidently use specialist subject vocabulary when discussing their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, leaders following up concerns promptly, and rigorous procedures in place for appointing new staff.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.9 |
| 2024/25 | 43.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.6 |
| 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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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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