Welcome to The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s
The Faculty offers courses in GCSE, BTEC and A Level with a high level of support to ensure you reach your chosen university destination.
“I am so proud of the students at QE Faculty. They are the most exceptional group of students, and while every school feels that they can say that, I really feel that ours are different.
I am also proud to be part of the Faculty Team, they are an exceptional group of dedicated, inspiring and passionate educators who are motivated every day to make a difference to the lives of the Faculty students. There is no limit to their care, and no student’s dream is too big for them to try and help them achieve.”
Mrs Blakeley, Head of The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s
Be The Best That You Can With The Gifts That You Have
You are on your own academic journey through school and there is no set route to achieving your goals. QE Faculty’s staff take the time to get to know you and encourage you to discuss your journey with the team. The team will then work with you to guide, motivate and support you to be the best version of yourself.
Only you know the best way to achieve your goals, and the Faculty staff are ready with the tools and willingness to direct you to the help you need, when you need it.
Unrivalled Selection of GCSE, BTEC and A Level Courses
At The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s, the staff take the time to talk to students and families as much as possible.
Teachers always ask students to start with their ambitions for the future and work backwards. Staff then match students’ ideas with their academic profiles, using their current performance in their subjects to help plan a realistic programme for success.
With such a diverse selection of GCSE, BTEC and A Level qualification on offer the school can support every student to achieve their dreams.
Become Part of Team QE
Sport is an important part of the Faculty, whether as an enrichment activity, a casual game at break, or representing the school in sports. You might be part of the Performance Sport Programme or simply enjoy playing in or supporting the school teams.
Team spirit runs through the Faculty community. Students in sports teams must be positive role models in the school.
This has led to many sports players being positive role models for the school by proactively getting involved in mentoring, being a subject ambassador, or leading projects like the QE Study Toolkit, Equity Ambassador group or the Faculty Student Voice.
Excellent Sport and Art Provision
You can make use of a range of fantastic facilities on-site at Queen Ethelburga’s.
From the Esports gaming classroom to the Sports Village; home to a 25-metre pool, triple-court sports hall, gym and specialist dance, boxing, table tennis and fencing studios.
Or take advantage of QE Faculty’s art facilities by using the photography dark room, DT workshops, creative art suites and the professional theatre for performing arts.
Wellbeing is a Team Responsibility
Faculty Heads, staff and students work as one to support each other alongside the regular pastoral support.
As part of the Faculty's pastoral provision, there are over 150 trained Peer Mentors who receive safeguarding and mental health training to better support their peers and younger students.
Life Beyond the Faculty of Queen Ethelburga’s
Most Faculty students progress to university or specialist courses at prestigious institutions in both the UK and abroad. Popular destinations include London University colleges, as well as Warwick, Exeter, and Durham, with some opting for universities in Switzerland, France, and the United States.
Thanks to the diverse skills and talents within the Faculty, students pursue a wide range of subjects. A smaller number choose to enter the workforce directly, securing apprenticeships that align with their career ambitions.
