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Queen Elizabeth School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Queen Elizabeth School is a academy converter secondary school in Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1156 pupils, and a capacity of 1228 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,156

Pupils

1,228

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Queen Elizabeth School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Queen Elizabeth School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Westmorland and Furness. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Queen Elizabeth School — School Information

Full address
Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2HJ
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
8.3% of pupils
DfE URN
136357

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Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Elizabeth School

Is Queen Elizabeth School oversubscribed?

Queen Elizabeth School is operating close to its capacity of 1228 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Elizabeth School?

Admission to Queen Elizabeth School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Queen Elizabeth School cover?

Queen Elizabeth School is a secondary school in Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Queen Elizabeth School?

Queen Elizabeth School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.