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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
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- Ashbourne DE6 1EP
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress academically and pastorally.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other, staff, and visitors.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders have taken effective action to improve teaching quality with professional development.
Current Educational Practices: There is now more consistency in the sharing and use of best practice.
Strengths and Challenges: More consistency in teaching; however, improvements in science are needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have noted a variety of extracurricular opportunities for their children.
Communication: Pupils spoke highly of school communication about academic and pastoral support.
Parent Satisfaction: Majority of parents believe their children are safe and progressing well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders maintain an open-door policy for discussing concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective actions are taken to tackle identified weaknesses.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with consistently. Safeguarding is a strength.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A dedicated team supports vulnerable pupils with timely action.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many extracurricular activities enhance confidence and self-esteem.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are supported both academically and pastorally.
Career Counselling Services: Best practices in teaching are embedded in 16-19 study programs.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Outcomes for students in the sixth form continue to be strong.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong leadership has led to improved attendance and faster progress for SEN pupils.
Subjects Offered: School offers a range of subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science.
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 1359 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our school website, which I hope gives you a sense of both the basic details and the experience of being a student at QEGS. Being the headteacher of such a flourishing, encouraging, and historically rich educational community makes me feel proud and privileged. Our mission is to deliver "A World Class Education for All," and we expect to see students and staff members succeeding every day as they question, explore, give, and question. At QEGS, we value education in the broadest sense; with sport, the arts, enterprise, performance, employability skills, competition, cultural school visits and many other amazing opportunities taking equal standing with academic success. Our aim at QEGS is to prepare students for life after school, so that they will be employable, lifelong learners, and successful and happy people. We think that in order for pupils to succeed academically, their education needs to be stimulating and well-balanced so that they are both mentally and physically prepared for the challenges they will encounter. Our responsibility and privilege is to provide our kids with the resources they need to succeed. If you are interested in your child joining QEGS, in any year group and at any stage through the academic year, please contact our Admissions and Transition Team to arrange a visit, a tour, or even a taster day. We have a strong community of stakeholders as part of the QEGSMAT who are dedicated to cooperating to create a supportive learning environment, assuring ongoing success for all of our students. You can read more about our Trust here.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 48% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.80% | - | 27.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 28.94% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 43.48% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 19.88% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.69% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.54% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 36.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 27.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 6.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.74% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.89% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 31.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 44.28% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 18.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 10.52% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 13.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.76 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 79.75% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 36.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 26.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.61% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.39% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 9 | 29.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 7 | 44.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 22.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 3 | 10.79% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 5 | 15.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.77 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 83.69% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 73.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 34.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 27.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.91% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.63% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 10 | 28.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 10 | 42.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 20.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 10 | 8.58% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 6 | 12.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 2.66 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.43% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 77.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 39.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 31.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.11% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 1.21% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.57% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.21% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 29.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 44.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 21.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 13.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 14.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 228 | 160 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 76% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 42.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 33.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 8.96% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.79% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.07 | 29.75 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.56 | 29.9 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.80% | 11.9% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 124 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 57.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.05% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.68% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.99 | 33.03 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.43 | 31.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.0% | 15.29% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 134 | 156 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 58.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 18.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.91% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.47 6 | 29.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.00 4 | 29.45 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 10.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 109 | 226 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 57.69% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 13.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 18.75% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.44% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.45 2 | 29.21 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.00 3 | 29.52 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 13.1% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 29.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 16.07% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.33% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.45 | 28.52 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.91 | 30.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.4% | 13.19% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 33.14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 10.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 19.57% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.93% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
