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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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3 days ago

Students from the Eden Schools Enrichment Cluster enjoyed a day's activities in our Library yesterday, shadowing books from this year's Carnegie Medal for Illustration shortlist.

The students' favourite book was "The Endless Sea" by Chi Thai and Linh Dao, which tells the story of a family fleeing Vietnam to find safety.

#qegspenrithreads @carnegiemedals
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Students from the Eden Schools Enrichment Cluster enjoyed a days activities in our Library yesterday, shadowing books from this years Carnegie Medal for Illustration shortlist.The students favourite book was The Endless Sea by Chi Thai and Linh Dao, which tells the story of a family fleeing Vietnam to find safety.#qegspenrithreads @carnegiemedalsImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
3 days ago

📢 Vacancies at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS)
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith, is seeking to appoint committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team from September 2026.
We currently have the following opportunities available:
🔹 Midday Supervisor 7.5 hours per week
🔹 Learning Support Assistant 37 hours per week
These roles offer an excellent opportunity to support students within a high-achieving and supportive school environment.
Further details, including application information, can be found on our website:
🔗 qegspenrith.education/vacancies/
🗓 Closing date for applications: Midday, Wednesday 24 June 2026
📅 Start date: September 2026
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📢 Vacancies at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS)
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith, is seeking to appoint committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team from September 2026.
We currently have the following opportunities available:
🔹 Midday Supervisor 7.5 hours per week
🔹 Learning Support Assistant 37 hours per week
These roles offer an excellent opportunity to support students within a high-achieving and supportive school environment.
Further details, including application information, can be found on our website:
🔗 https://qegspenrith.education/vacancies/
🗓 Closing date for applications: Midday, Wednesday 24 June 2026
📅 Start date: September 2026
5 days ago

Don't miss a single kick or dodgy VAR decision with QEGS Library this World Cup.

* Keep track of the competition on our giant score chart!
* Pose with our selfie frame and giant trophy!
* Enjoy reading about the Beautiful Game!
* Test your footballing knowledge with our Trivia Game, and Spot the Ball competition!
* Relive England's glory days at our screening of the 1966 World Cup Final on Thursday 11th June (first half shown at lunchtime, second half shown after school)

All together now: It's coming home, it's coming home...
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Dont miss a single kick or dodgy VAR decision with QEGS Library this World Cup.* Keep track of the competition on our giant score chart!
* Pose with our selfie frame and giant trophy!
* Enjoy reading about the Beautiful Game!
* Test your footballing knowledge with our Trivia Game, and Spot the Ball competition!
* Relive Englands glory days at our screening of the 1966 World Cup Final on Thursday 11th June (first half shown at lunchtime, second half shown after school)All together now: Its coming home, its coming home...
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