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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
The Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EP, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.0 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,298
Capacity
1,420
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 38% nationally. A commendable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 77% progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%, which may be a consideration for parents evaluating the breadth of academic options.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 46% | Top 20% |
Based on 139 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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53.02200, -1.72936 · DE6 1EP
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136972
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores 82.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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