The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,298
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- TAPESTRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Scott Garrity (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a selective school?
No. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School currently has 1,298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School take?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is in Ashbourne, DE6 1EP, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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