Queen Elizabeth School
Foundation secondary school in Luton (Luton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am delighted to welcome you to the new Queen Elizabeth School. In choosing us you will encounter an aspirational school bursting with a vibrancy and passion for everyone to succeed. We are ambitious for our students.
We want to empower them to achieve the best possible results, to progress to excellent further and higher education institutions and then secure fulfilling careers. Whilst academic success is important, we also foster a love for art, music, dance, theatre, sport and culture within each and every student.
Our academic curriculum, enhanced by sport and the arts, is complemented by a wealth of enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom. We have a highly experienced and dedicated team of teaching and support staff, who nurture, challenge and celebrate the diverse interests and talents of our students.
During their time with us, your son or daughter will engage with successful universities, businesses and organisations who will provide unique experiences that will expand horizons and open their eyes to the world around them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Google Classroom
- QES - Sixth Form
- Seneca
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Quality in CareersRecognised award
- Careers MarkRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 109707
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Luton
- Constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Gail Tolley | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Anna Wilkinson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jacquie Knighton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Robert Burton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Julia Fraser | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Anna Townsend | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Elizabeth Arane | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Igbekele Olatimehin | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Anna Wilkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Ms Rhoda McPherson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Ms Gail Tolley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Sian Jenkins Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kerry Watson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Amelia Whitehouse Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record