Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Queen's Road, Barnet, EN5 4DQOpen in maps

Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet is a secondary school in Barnet for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 1st of 27 secondary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 May 2022, report published 5 July 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 May 2022

Pupils flourish at Queen Elizabeth's School. They love to learn. Pupils are happy and safe. They take great pride in their work. Pupils are determined to succeed in all aspects of their school life and are ambitious for their futures. Leaders ensure that pupils study a broad range of academic subjects. They make sure the highly academic environment of the school is also a nurturing one. Leaders strive to develop pupils into confident, able and responsible young people. The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. In class, pupils are focused on learning and lessons are purposeful. The school encourages pupils to adopt the study habits of professionals within their subject areas. Pupils attend the wide range of lunchtime clubs and societies on offer to them. Many of these are organised and run by the pupils themselves. The school has a strong sense of community. Staff and pupils celebrate their achievements. Older pupils provide academic and emotional support to younger pupils. Sixth-form students act as ambassadors for the school by volunteering in the local community. Pupils report that bullying is rare. If it does happen, staff are quick to address it.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

193 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score85.6

85.6, 39.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths99%

99%, 53.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.5%

99.5%, 34.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc99.5%

99.5%, 59 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score8.55

8.55, 4.46 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

174 students

Average point score per A level entry52.66

52.66, 17.66 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade A+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,321 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals3.9%

3.9%, 22.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.3%

26.3%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.7%

1.7%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.7%

0.7%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Susi Earnshaw Theatre School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 28.2
Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 58.6
Ark Pioneer Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 56.0
Mount House School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 24.2
The Totteridge Academy1 mileReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 58.2

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
QUEEN ELIZABETH'S SCHOOL BARNET
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Neil Enright
Phone
02084414646
Website
qebarnet.co.uk
Address
Queen's Road, Barnet, EN5 4DQ
Local authority
Barnet
URN
136290

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.