Queen Elizabeth High School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1287
AGES
13 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(30/04/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
76%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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Whetstone Bridge Road
Hexham
NE46 3JB
01434610300

School Description

The school is a welcoming, supportive and positive place to learn. Pupils benefit from a rich and broad curriculum. Most pupils learn this curriculum effectively. They achieve well in national assessments and examinations. This is particularly the case in the large sixth form, from which many students go on to competitive courses at university. High expectations drive this achievement. The range of enrichment opportunities available to pupils is extensive. The extracurricular programme encompasses the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, theatre visits and a school musical. In March, 70 pupils from the school rowing club competed in the regional regatta. Students in the sixth form recently organised a political debate involving local parliamentary candidates. These opportunities support pupils to thrive. Pupils feel safe at the school. They behave very well, both in and out of lessons. The school’s programme for personal development helps them to become good citizens. Older pupils take on a range of leadership roles, including sports leadership and coaching younger pupils. The school was founded by a charter in 1599 bestowed by Queen Elizabeth I. The school has retained the original motto of ‘outstanding eagerness to promote good learning’. This still rings true today.

Queen Elizabeth High School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>16, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>65, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>18, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>27, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>24, "strongly_agree"=>22, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>16, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>35, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 68 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>6} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>22, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024
Yes No {"yes"=>73, "no"=>27} UNLOCK Figures based on 252 responses up to 02-05-2024

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