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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Goodgraded 24/01/2024Ages 11–181,298 pupilsFaithChristian
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Ashbourne, within the Derbyshire local authority. It has a Christian religious character. The school has around 1,298 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/01/2024, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ashbourne can view Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 24/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 848.2
England avg 45.1 · was 46.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
England avg 65% · was 64% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.24
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 37.0
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.4
AAB or better20%
Retention99%
Value added+0.08
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake18.7%
Free school meals18.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled78%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.2%
Attendance91.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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