The original charter document, with its royal seal, remains in the custody of the school's governors.

The original school was built on a site adjoining the River Bain, close to St Mary's Parish Church.

The summer of 2008 was the school's 100th year on the present site and was duly marked by several centenary celebrations.

When grant maintained status was abolished by the new Labour government under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, schools were offered a choice of returning to local authority control or opting for foundation status.

This was the route the school selected, and Queen Elizabeth's gained a degree of independence from the local authority.

The school converted to academy status in September 2012, and became independent of local authority control.

Normally, the school commences four forms of pupils annually, representing the top 25% of the catchment area ability range.

Since the start of the 19/20 academic year, boys and girls in the sixth form wear a navy blazer with a red-and-silver tie.

The event occurred when girls allegedly sneaked into the "boys only"[4] dormitory, unbeknownst to staff as they were sleeping.