Queen Elizabeth High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Hexham, NE46 3JB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
2 of 16 in Northumberland
Pupils
1,299
Absence
9.1%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.7 | 54.3 | 50.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 62% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 59% | 65% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.21 | 0.27 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Haydon Bridge High School · 5.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 14% in England
- Prudhoe Community High School · 10.7 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Consett Academy · 14.0 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- Thorp Academy · 13.7 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Walbottle Academy · 15.1 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon · 15.8 mi · Good · Top 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Queen Elizabeth High School is in Hexham & Acomb (typical home £301,250, crime low).
What is Queen Elizabeth High School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Queen Elizabeth High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Queen Elizabeth High School is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.