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Queen Elizabeth's

Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU

Good

Inspected 17 May 2022

Good
Ofsted
47.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,138
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Queen Elizabeth's

Queen Elizabeth's is an academy converter in Crediton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,138 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 (2025/26). 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Devon →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,138 / 1,650 (69%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
17 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.4%
Free school meals
4.3%
EAL
3.2%
SEN support
16.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.4
Attainment 8
207 pupils
49.8%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
73.4%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C
A-level average grade
62 students
9.7%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
72%
To higher education
31%
To top-third universities
3%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
82%
Stayed in education
8%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.2%
Overall absence
24.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

66.07
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -4.4 vs 2023/24
17.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
18.85
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
£51,363
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£7,112 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
1.5% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
7.98
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,398
Spend per pupil
£7,884
Income per pupil
55%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU
Phone
01363773401
Principal
Paula Smith

Teaching Jobs

TeacherEnglish
English Teacher, temporary
Fixed term or temporaryPart time
Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply
Admin / HR
Reception Administrator
PermanentPart time
Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Queen Elizabeth's?
Queen Elizabeth's is an academy converter in Crediton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Queen Elizabeth's have?
Queen Elizabeth's has 1,138 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Queen Elizabeth's's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).
How does Queen Elizabeth's perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Queen Elizabeth's achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2025/26.
Is Queen Elizabeth's part of an academy trust?
Yes — Queen Elizabeth's is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's?
Queen Elizabeth's is located at Western Road, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LU.

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