Queen Elizabeth School vs Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Queen Elizabeth School
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy converter
Studio schools
Age Range
11–18
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Westmorland and Furness
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1155
329
Capacity
1228
300
Occupancy
94%
110%
FSM %
8.4%
8.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Requires Improvement
Last Inspected
Oct 2022
Jun 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
58.4
40.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
69.8%
36.3%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
C-
Points Per Entry
34.2
28.2
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
z
AAB+ %
15%
-
Value Added
Average
Average
A-Level Students
81
32
Retention
100%
100%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
32%
11%
Degree course
69%
57%
Any L4+ destination
71%
62%
Apprenticeships
3%
4%
Cohort size
73
53
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (70)
Mathematics (64)
Biology (62)
Physics (50)
Geography (50)
Business Studies:Single (46)
History (42)
Psychology (40)
Business Studies:Single (28)
Psychology (16)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (16)
Business Studies (16)
History (14)
English Language (14)
Psychology (14)
History (5)