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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
The Green Road, Ashbourne DE6 1EP
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a non-selective, Christian academy. It has about 1,340 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of QEGSMAT. (Other schools in this trust include City of Derby Academy and Chellaston Academy.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Environment, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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