
Head: David Marchant
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Westmorland and Furness with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
0
Pupils
Max Score
280
Applications
241
Offers Made
153
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School's designated catchment area
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
10 places
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-30
Process
Using the Notice of Appeal form provided by the school, appeal applications should be made to: Chair of Governors, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EG.
Waiting List
A waiting list will be maintained, in accordance with the over-subscription criteria, for applicants who have achieved the required standard in the entrance test. Each time an applicant qualifies for the waiting list, it will be re-ranked using the oversubscription criteria.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Other Standalone
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
This school uses its own 11+ entrance test, testing Verbal Reasoning, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning. multiple-choice and written response questions. School uses FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) test for Year 7 entry. The test evaluates application of knowledge and skills from KS2 subjects taught up to and including the Year 5 programme of study. Founded in 1564 by Royal Charter, currently has 1040 students on roll with 236 in sixth form. School report shows overall effectiveness as Good in 2023 Ofsted inspection.
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
64.8
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
88%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
96%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
64%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.01
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
64%
Higher Education
−4pp vs grammar avg
45%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
238 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Chemistry
236 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Food Preparation & Nutrition
114 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
82 entries
0%
-44.6pp vs school
Drama
62 entries
39%
-5.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
82 entries
50%
+2.5pp vs school
History
78 entries
50%
+2.5pp vs school
Biology
60 entries
50%
+2.5pp vs school
Watch list
Design and Technology (Product Design)
5 entries
0%
-47.5pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Average Points Score (APS) of 48 in their best 8 qualifications. Students must achieve a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,036 / 1,065(97%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Average Points Score (APS) of 48 in their best 8 qualifications. Students must achieve a minimum Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
1:17.8
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.05%
Absence Rate
4.4%
Persistent Absence
Founded in 1564, the school has 1040 students on roll with facilities supporting a comprehensive academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular programme.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
pupils, particularly those in key stage 3, are enthusiastic readers and inspectors observed pupils queuing out of the library door, keen to change the books that they had enjoyed
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new Sixth Form Centre (2022), ongoing refurbishment of science laboratories, planned new sports hall development for 2024-2025.
wide variety of extra-curricular clubs including rugby, badminton, food microbiology, electrics and circuits, and dance club
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
school production of 'Shrek'
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Students in the sixth form are keen to raise money for local charities and a range of other good causes
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service, with a choice of main courses and desserts. Meals are cooked on site by the school's catering team.
Homework Policy
Homework expectations increase progressively: Year 7-8 approximately 1-1.5 hours per night, Year 9 approximately 1.5-2 hours, GCSE years 2-2.5 hours, A Level students expected to undertake significant independent study equivalent to classroom hours.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of pupil behaviour with staff having trusting and respectful relationships with pupils. School deals with bullying incidents quickly and effectively.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons or during school hours, except for students who have permission from the headteacher.
SEND Provision
Leaders have ensured that there are effective systems in place to identify the needs of pupils with SEND accurately. Leaders provide staff with appropriate information about the additional needs of this group of pupils.
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Dedicated school bus services operate from Keswick, Windermere, Kendal, Carlisle, Workington, Whitehaven, Cockermouth, Wigton, Brampton, and surrounding villages. Full transport details available from the school office.
Nearest Station: Penrith Station
Transport Info
School is located on Ullswater Road, Penrith. Parents should contact Westmorland & Furness Council School Transport Team for transport eligibility information.
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