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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19 hours ago

✨ Year 8 Careers Fair ✨
Today our Year 8 students took part in a careers fair, speaking with local employers, apprenticeship providers and colleges to explore the wide range of job opportunities available. They learned about different careers, career pathways and the skills they’ll need for their future and the world of work.
A huge thank you to Gen2 , Kendal College North Cumbria Integrated Care (Midwifery, Pharmacy and Radiology) Lloyd Motor Group, Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop , Carlisle College , Cumberland Council early careers team @cumberland_eca and Eden Country Care for taking the time to come in and inspire our students — we really appreciate your support! 👏
You can view more about the session here tinyurl.com/Year8Careers
#CareersEducation #Year8 #FutureCareers #WorldOfWork #RaisingAspirations
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✨ Year 8 Careers Fair ✨
Today our Year 8 students took part in a careers fair, speaking with local employers, apprenticeship providers and colleges to explore the wide range of job opportunities available. They learned about different careers, career pathways and the skills they’ll need for their future and the world of work.
A huge thank you to Gen2  , Kendal College North Cumbria Integrated Care   (Midwifery, Pharmacy and Radiology) Lloyd Motor Group,  Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop  , Carlisle College , Cumberland Council early careers team @cumberland_eca  and Eden Country Care  for taking the time to come in and inspire our students — we really appreciate your support! 👏
You can view more about the session here https://tinyurl.com/Year8Careers
#CareersEducation #Year8 #FutureCareers #WorldOfWork  #RaisingAspirationsImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
2 days ago

After rehearsals, lunch and a spot of free time, both QEGS Dance Groups are ready to end this dance season with their final performance at the Great Big Dance Off at The Pyramid Parr Hall Warrington - Go Dancers!!! #StrivingTogether #aiminghigh #thinkingbeyond #thisisQEGS ... See MoreSee Less

After rehearsals, lunch and a spot of free time, both QEGS Dance Groups are ready to end this dance season with their final performance at the Great Big Dance Off at The Pyramid Parr Hall Warrington - Go Dancers!!! #StrivingTogether #aiminghigh #thinkingbeyond #thisisQEGS
2 days ago

🛶Student Success Outside of QEGS 🛶
Over the weekend, 6 QEGS students Ben B (Y10), Cam F (Y13), Leo S (Y10), Lucas B (Y12), Rosa D (Y8), Leo D (Y10 represented @penrithcanoeclub at the National Canoe Polo Championships in Nottingham. The team finished an amazing 3rd place in the Youth category. Some students also competed in the Open competitions:
🔹 Cam F (Y13) played for Pennine in the top Open division and finished 4th.
🔹 Fin C (Y13), Lucas B (Y12) and Leo S (Y10) played for Cumbria and won their Open division
A fantastic achievement — well done to all involved!
#QEGS #studentsuccess #canoepolo #NationalChampionships
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🛶Student Success Outside of QEGS 🛶
Over the weekend, 6 QEGS students Ben B (Y10), Cam F (Y13), Leo S (Y10), Lucas B (Y12), Rosa D (Y8), Leo D (Y10 represented @penrithcanoeclub  at the National Canoe Polo Championships in Nottingham. The team finished an amazing  3rd place in the Youth category. Some students also competed in the Open competitions:
🔹 Cam F (Y13) played for Pennine in the top Open division and finished 4th.
🔹 Fin C (Y13), Lucas B (Y12) and Leo S (Y10) played for Cumbria and won their Open division
A fantastic achievement — well done to all involved!
#QEGS #StudentSuccess #CanoePolo #NationalChampionshipsImage attachment
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