Queen Elizabeth's

Contact details for the school

School Name: Queen Elizabeth's
Address: Western Road
Town/City: Crediton
County: Devon
Postcode: EX17 3LU
Telephone Number: 01363 773401
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Headteacher Paula Smith
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1096 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 136646
DfE Number: 878/4003
UKPRN: 10033364
UPRN: 100041130516
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Mid Devon (E07000042)
Constituency: Central Devon (E14001155)
Electoral Ward: Crediton Lawrence (E05014801)

Easting & Northing: 282666E, 100475N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 33.25" N 3° 39' 57.52" W
Plus Code: 9C2RQ8VM+2J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Keith Baker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mr Mark Baptist - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 May 2029.
  • Matthew Bartlett - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Daniel Boxall-Simpson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Mr Julio Cesar Bueno De Andrade - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 February 2026.
  • Denis Casey - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2026.
  • James Engineer - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Diane Evely - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Judith Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Kathryn Seller - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mrs Paula Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Sam Weeks - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2029.