Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
URN: 136972 • Ashbourne DE6 1EP
Overview
- Name
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- URN
- 136972
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- QEGSMAT
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Scott Garrity (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01335343685
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Green Road, Ashbourne DE6 1EP
Summary
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGS) is a mixed secondary academy located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, with a current enrollment of 1,298 students and a capacity of 1,420. The school emphasizes a balanced education that integrates academic success with opportunities in sports, the arts, and personal development. QEGS aims to inspire students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners, preparing them for future employability and success in life.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision and values: Question, Explore, Give, and Succeed. QEGS encourages students to engage critically with their education, explore diverse perspectives, contribute positively to their community, and strive for success in all endeavors. This holistic approach is designed to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also well-rounded individuals.
QEGS actively fosters a supportive community environment, where respect and collaboration are paramount. The school also provides various extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience and promoting a sense of belonging among students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision and values: Question, Explore, Give, and Succeed. QEGS encourages students to engage critically with their education, explore diverse perspectives, contribute positively to their community, and strive for success in all endeavors. This holistic approach is designed to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also well-rounded individuals.
QEGS actively fosters a supportive community environment, where respect and collaboration are paramount. The school also provides various extracurricular activities and events, enhancing the educational experience and promoting a sense of belonging among students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
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Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- QEGSMAT
- Capacity
- 1420
- Pupils
- 1298
- Boys
- 632
- Girls
- 666
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1298 | 632 | 666 | 1420 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1359 | 646 | 713 | 1420 | 15.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1376 | 639 | 737 | 1420 | 12.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1376 | 639 | 737 | 1420 | 12.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1384 | 653 | 731 | 1420 | 11.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1356 | 650 | 706 | 1420 | 10.40 |
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