Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne, DE6 1EP · Derbyshire · secondary school
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23rd of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 885 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.3 · 45 | 30% | 1.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.8 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,276 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores, given the recent negative figure? What specific steps are taken to help students reach the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Overview
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School continues to be a good school, where pupils are positive about their education and staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge. The curriculum is carefully structured to build knowledge over time, resulting in high-quality work and successful outcomes for sixth-form students. However, the report highlights inconsistencies in support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, alongside concerns regarding pupil confidence in reporting bullying.
Strengths
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use effective questioning and recall activities to help pupils develop understanding and retain information.
- The curriculum sets out clear knowledge goals, with pupils achieving well and linking previous learning to new concepts.
- There is an effective approach to supporting reading, with the English department and librarian working in partnership to foster a love for books.
- Sixth-form students are challenged to achieve their full potential, producing high-quality work and feeling confident about their future education or employment.
- Staff retention is strong, with employees feeling valued and describing the school as a ‘great place to work’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all teachers have the knowledge and skills to adapt the curriculum precisely for pupils with SEND, as current support is inconsistent and can leave knowledge gaps.
- Leaders should ensure pupils feel confident to report bullying and that all concerns are successfully addressed, as some currently feel issues will not be dealt with effectively.
- Staff must apply the new behaviour policy consistently to address small pockets of poor behaviour, particularly in key stage 3, which impact pupils’ experiences.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.5 |
| 2024/25 | 48.2 |
| 2025/26 | 45.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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