Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

A good academy converter school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.

Ashbourne, DE61EP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.25
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.5%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 November 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Green Road
Ashbourne, DE61EP
Phone
1335343685
Website
queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136972
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
The Green Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1EP
Website
http://www.queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1,420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,359
Free School Meals
16.8% (228 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
147 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.5 (+11.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.5 (+7.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
85 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
170
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,359 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★★
(6 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(16 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We care, therefore we question, we explore, we give and as a result, we succeed."

Question Explore Give Succeed

We are a school of Christian religious character.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Over 100 different co-curricular clubs (Year 7–Year 13)

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre (separate site) Boothby Campus (new building opened 2023) Main Library Private study areas with PCs Art facilities Music facilities Performing Arts facilities Practical science facilities

Curriculum Highlights

EBacc commitment: core subjects English, Maths, Science, History and Geography and RS; three modern foreign languages offered in Years 10-13 (French, Spanish and German) and Spanish and French in Years 7-9; all students study Spanish in KS3; aim to have 70% study one language and 20% study two languages to KS4 Core IT at Key Stage 4: students with combined science study Core IT once per fortnight; separate sciences have planned drop-down sessions Two-week timetable (A and B weeks) with 50 teaching hours per fortnight Post-16 options including A-level or vocational programmes Reading culture: QEGS Reads for Years 7-9 with a timetable English lesson supported by a librarian; NGRT-based guidance for reading; allocated reading time in form periods for KS3 & KS4 Music Development Plan describing curriculum music, co-curricular provision and musical experiences (Music Development Plan 2025-26)

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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