Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | The Green Road Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1EP |
| Phone | 01335343685 |
| Reference Number | 136972 |
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School continues to be a good school, demonstrating a commitment to delivering quality education through a well-structured curriculum that effectively builds pupils' knowledge over time. Pupils feel supported by staff, who are dedicated to their learning and well-being, fostering positive relationships that encourage students to excel both academically and socially. While the school offers a wide range of activities and experiences that enrich students' education, there are areas concerning the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the management of student behavior, which the school is actively addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1298 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.69%
Girls: 51.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 116 | 98 | 214 |
| 8 | 107 | 117 | 224 |
| 9 | 109 | 95 | 204 |
| 10 | 102 | 98 | 200 |
| 11 | 97 | 122 | 219 |
| 12 | 55 | 76 | 131 |
| 13 | 46 | 60 | 106 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School | |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Effective support for reading development
- High-quality work produced by sixth form students
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Variety of extra-curricular activities that engage the community
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for pupils with SEND
- Some pupils lack confidence in reporting bullying
- Pockets of poor behavior not consistently managed
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.03 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.37 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 19.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 29 | 23 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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