Queen Elizabeth's School

Queen Elizabeth's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Queen Elizabeth's School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Queen Elizabeth's School's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's School?

Queen Elizabeth's School has 1,375 pupils on roll.

What ages does Queen Elizabeth's School take?

Queen Elizabeth's School admits pupils aged 13 to 18.

Where is Queen Elizabeth's School located?

Queen Elizabeth's School is located in Wimborne, BH21 4DT, Dorset.

How do I apply to Queen Elizabeth's School?

Queen Elizabeth's School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Queen Elizabeth's School have a religious character?

Yes — Queen Elizabeth's School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Queen Elizabeth's School?

Distance did not decide places at Queen Elizabeth's School for 2021-22 (Year 9): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Queen Elizabeth's School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90% of pupils at Queen Elizabeth's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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