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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Scott Garrity

corporate_fareQEGSMAT

location_onAshbourne, DE6 1EP

language Visit Website phone 1335343685

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,342

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Attainment 8

48.2

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Derbyshire

#1,185 of 3,216 nationally

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ashbourne, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is an academy converter in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of QEGSMAT. The school has approximately 1,298 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing the school #12 in Derbyshire and #1,185 of 3,216 nationally. 44.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 59.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 29.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

44.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.8%

Entering EBacc29.40%

EBacc APS4.24

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.30%

EBacc APS4.1

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS4.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.64

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.33

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.7%

Achieving A*–A29.2%

Achieving A*–B59.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.7%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

105

Retention rate94.30%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

106

Retention rate97.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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26 April 2018

Inspection Report

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20 September 2016

Inspection Report

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05 November 2014

Inspection Report

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03 July 2013

Inspection Report

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24 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2018-04-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-09-20

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-05

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-04-24

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,298 pupils. During this period, there were 93 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,298	93	7.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,300	102	7.8%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,354	83	6.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,359	67	4.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,361	81	6.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,338	51	3.8%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,342	52	3.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,349	44	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,380	29	2.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,376	33	2.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,381	36	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,381	17	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,384	4	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,376	19	1.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,356	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,356	18	1.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,354	22	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,319	9	0.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,312	16	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,307	6	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,348	10	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,352	14	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,349	12	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,291	5	0.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,293	14	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,293	7	0.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 80 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 56 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Physical Disability 21 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree40%

disagree25%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree41%

disagree30%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree22%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree12%

agree35%

disagree23%

strongly disagree28%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree38%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree46%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree45%

disagree22%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree56%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree48%

disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Ecclesbourne School

John Flamsteed Community School

Lady Manners School

John Port Spencer Academy

Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School