Queen Elizabeth's Academy, based in Mansfield, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Queen Elizabeth's Academy currently has around 879 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 41.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 85% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (74%) , including 11% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, NG19 7AP |
| Website: | https://www.queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01623623559 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Saxelby |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144486 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 879 |
| Number of Boys: | 432 |
| Number of Girls: | 447 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.60% | 621 |
| Other White | 9.40% | 83 |
| African | 5.80% | 51 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.10% | 36 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 8 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill First School Arundel Drive , NG19 6AP | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri with St Bede Catholic Primary School Rosemary Street , NG19 6AA | - not rated | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy Rosemary Street , NG19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright First School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright Primary School Harrop White Road , NG19 6TF | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Elizabeth's School 150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's (1561) Endowed School 150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's School 150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bull Farm Middle School Bright Square , NG19 7LJ | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberlands Middle School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensdale Middle School Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DR | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Support Centre 36 Debdale Lane , NG19 7HB | - not rated | 573 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | - not rated | 644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Learning Centre Westfield Lane , Mansfield NG19 6AH | - not rated | 823 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bridgford High School West Hill Drive , West Bridgford NG18 1PL | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.