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QUEEN ELIZABETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Changing Lives Through Learning

 

QUEEN ELIZABETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Changing Lives Through Learning

 

QUEEN ELIZABETH GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Changing Lives Through Learning

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Founded in 1564 by Royal Charter, our school has been helping young people to secure outstanding academic results and providing a well-rounded experience for over 450 years. The school encourages students to take responsibility for their learning from the moment they join, ensuring they are well prepared for the challenges they face on their journey at QEGS. We are a growing school with 1040 students currently on roll, but remain sufficiently small to recognise individual talents and ensure everyone is challenged and supported to reach their goals.

David Marchant - Headteacher

Our vision is to succeed in ‘Changing Lives through Learning’ by providing the very best possible educational opportunities for young people. At our heart our core principles of respect for the individual, the encouragement of involvement within school and the wider community and the development of initiative to provide students with confidence and curiosity are promoted through all areas of QEGS life.

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Mr David Marchant Headteacher

Our ethos and values

Aiming High | Thinking Beyond | Striving Together

At our heart, our vision to enable students to Aim High, Think Beyond and Strive Together to prepare them for their next step, whatever this may be. We know that this is a collaborative process and one which involves working alongside parents and students to be able to unleash this potential in our community and I look forward to welcoming you to our school.

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Changing Lives Learning Trust

Changing Lives Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust with Sponsor Status and is a not for profit charity which sponsors primary and secondary academies.

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Spring 2026

27/01/2026

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04/12/2025

Summer 2025

10/07/2025

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4 days ago

Our students have had the best day at the Cumbria Spellbinding Book Awards Day! Here they are with author of the winning book, "Shrapnel Boys", Jenny Pearson. Congratulations to Jenny and well done to all our Spellbinders for reading the shortlisted books and voting for their favourite.

Also, congratulations to George and Max, who won the book trailer competition with their truly scary film for "Gloam" by Jack MacKay.

Many thanks to our Librarians Mrs Marshall and Mrs Lawson for helping to make Spellbinding so much fun!

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Our students have had the best day at the Cumbria Spellbinding Book Awards Day! Here they are with author of the winning book, Shrapnel Boys, Jenny Pearson. Congratulations to Jenny and well done to all our Spellbinders for reading the shortlisted books and voting for their favourite.Also, congratulations to George and Max, who won the book trailer competition with their truly scary film for Gloam by Jack MacKay.Many thanks to our Librarians Mrs Marshall and Mrs Lawson for helping to make Spellbinding so much fun!@j_c_pearson @jamackay_  @cumbria_sls
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4 days ago

www.facebook.com/share/p/1GQBMk7A1Y/?mibextid=wwXIfrThank you to all the families who came with their year 5 children to have a look at QEGS on Tuesday night. It was lovely to meet everyone and answer questions as current parents. We hope you enjoyed having a look round and an extra thank you if you bought food and drink from us. The profit made on the day is collected by FQEGS and will go directly towards improving the learning experiences of the students. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Today we hosted a Year 7 Careers Fair, giving students the chance to explore different pathways, meet employers, and learn about future opportunities. It was great to see them asking so many questions and engaging throughout. A massive thanks to: Gen2 North Cumbria Integrated Care University of Cumbria Radiology, Carlisle College Kendal College Sellafield Ltd James Pittam Health and Fitness @Viberoptix Hyperfast GB Lloyd Ltd Lloyd Motor Group @cumberlandearlycareersandapprenticeships for supporting the event, we couldn't do it without your support, thank you 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

Today we hosted a Year 7 Careers Fair, giving students the chance to explore different pathways, meet employers, and learn about future opportunities. It was great to see them asking so many questions and engaging throughout. A massive thanks to: Gen2   North Cumbria Integrated Care  University of Cumbria Radiology, Carlisle College Kendal College  Sellafield Ltd  James Pittam Health and Fitness  @Viberoptix  Hyperfast GB  Lloyd Ltd   Lloyd Motor Group @cumberlandearlycareersandapprenticeships  for supporting the event, we couldnt do it without your support, thank you 💙Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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