Queen Elizabeth's
Western Road, Crediton, EX17 3LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Queen Elizabeth's is a secondary school in Crediton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 14th of 40 secondary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 17 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Post-16 provision
- Needs attention
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 May 2026
Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging at the school which sits at the heart of the community. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive. Pupils feel valued, nurtured and supported. As a result, pupils' attendance has improved, along with their engagement in learning. Pupils value the subjects they study. For example, Year 7 pupils relish learning about mime in drama. They also appreciate the consistent approach to teaching and learning which enables them to build securely on their prior knowledge. As a result, pupils achieve in line with national averages in most subject areas. Reading is prioritised across the school. Pupils have access to a range of books in the school libraries and through frequent trips to the town bookshop. Those who struggle with reading receive timely and effective support to help them to catch up. Pupils learn about the importance of kindness and apply this in their interactions with one another. They typically behave well in lessons and around the school site. Pupils report that bullying is not an issue and that any concerns are dealt with swiftly by staff. They are knowledgeable about what makes a good citizen and understand the importance of democracy and freedom of speech. Pupils are very positive about the sporting, cultural and artistic opportunities at the school. For example, a large group of pupils recently took part in the Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor.
What the school should improve
- The school should ensure that teachers make effective and consistent use of information about what pupils know and do not know to adapt the teaching of the curriculum, so that pupils can deepen their understanding and write about their learning with greater accuracy and detail.
- The school should ensure that teachers assess sixth-form students' starting points with greater precision so they can design learning activities that deepen understanding and enable students to achieve more highly in A-level examinations.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
195 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
62 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,096 pupils on roll, with places for 1,650
Schools near Queen Elizabeth's
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hall School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 34.6 |
| Exeter Mathematics School | 8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Maynard School | 8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 60.5 |
| West Exe School | 8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| St James School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Paula Smith
- Phone
- 01363773401
- Address
- Western Road, Crediton, EX17 3LU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 136646
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.