Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

About Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is an academy converter in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,036 pupils on roll. It is part of CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 65.2 (2025/26). 4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Westmorland and Furness →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,036 / 1,065 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

Contact Details

Address

Ullswater Road, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 7EG

Phone

01768864621

Headteacher

David Marchant

Website

https://qegspenrith.education/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is an academy converter in Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith have?

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith has 1,036 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith's Ofsted rating?

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 65.2 in 2025/26.

Is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith part of an academy trust?

Yes — Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is part of CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith?

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith is located at Ullswater Road, Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, CA11 7EG.