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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Goodgraded 24/01/2024Ages 11–181,298 pupilsChristian
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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848.2
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry29%
EBacc average point score4.24
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 37.0
Value added+0.08Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention99%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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