Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) Penrith is a selective secondary academy located in the town of Penrith, Cumbria. It caters to a mixed-gender student population aged 11 to 18, with a current enrollment of approximately 1,036 pupils, which is close to its capacity of 1,065. Situated in a semi-rural setting, QEGS serves a community that values high academic standards and traditional educational values. The school, founded in 1564 by Royal Charter, carries a rich history of academic excellence. QEGS operates under the governance of the Changing Lives Learning Trust, emphasizing its commitment to evolving educational practices while maintaining a traditional ethos. The school's motto, 'Changing Lives Through Learning,' encapsulates its mission to provide an empowering education that prepares students for their future endeavors.