Welcome to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a highly successful school, with an aspirational ethos which leads to excellent levels of achievement. Staff, students and governors are committed to working together to build a positive learning environment, ensuring continuing success for all students. Our core values include hard work, personal courtesy and a smart appearance. We firmly believe that the aim of always doing one's best is the key to sustained success.
There are three standard points of entry into QEGS: Year 7, Year 10 and Year 12. We also welcome students to QEGS in any year group at various stages throughout the academic year. For further information about your child attending QEGS, please contact Mrs L Barrie (Transition Leader) to arrange a visit, a tour, even a taster day.
Academy Noticeboard
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Forthcoming Events & Academy Calendar
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Week 1 A - 3/9/2018
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FPTA Meeting INSET Day Week 1 A |
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Tue 04 Sep |
Founders' Day Service FPTA Meeting School Photographs Start of Term - School opens to Years 7, 10 and 12 Week 1 A |
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School open for all students Week 1 A |
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Week 2 B - 10/9/2018
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Staff Training Academy Early Closure Week 2 B |
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Week 2 B Year 7 CAT Test |
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Week 2 B Year 7 CAT Test |
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Governors Time Out Meeting Week 2 B |
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Latest Letters
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Useful Forms
March 2016
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Useful Documents
May 2016
May 2016
News and Information
QEGS Sixth Form Students outstanding once more!
An incredible year for our students and we are justifiably proud of the results they have achieved. Ranked 1st in Derbyshire in 2016 and 2017, the 2018 QEGS results mean we once again hope to be the number 1 educational institution in Derbyshire.
Uttoxeter Bus Route
Information for the new bus route in and around the Uttoxeter area can be found here.
If you wish to use the new route please complete this application form.
For further details contact Mrs Wibberley: enquiries@qegs.email
Aug 2018 - RAF Air Cadets Great Achievement
Lucas (Y11) who has been a member of the RAF Air Cadets for the past 4 years has recently been promoted to Sergeant and has completed his Gold Leadership Course, 180 cadets were selected out of those that may have applied from the 44,000 uk based cadets There would have also been international cadets competing for a place on the course. Lucas graduated at a Ceremony held at the Prestigious Officer Cranwell College. Well done Lucas, a great achievement!
Aug 2018 - JOB OPPORTUNITY
JOB VACANCY and EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - Administrative Officer
Closing date - Friday 17th Aug 2018 Noon
Proposed Interview date - 22nd August 2018
See qegs.link/jobs for further infomation.
Aug 2018 - Exam Results 2018
- Post 16 Results Day - Thursday 16 August 2018
- Year 11 Results Day - Thursday 23 August 2018
Results will be available for collection between 8am and 10am from the Main Hall.
Jul 2018 - Pop Up Uniform Shop
Our uniform supplier will be in school on Saturday 4th August and Saturday 11th August between 10am - 3pm in the school canteen.
A full list of dates when our uniform supplier will be in school can be found here.
Jul 2018 - September Start
Tuesday 4th Sept - Years 7, 10 and 12
Y7 Main Hall, Y10 Form Rooms, Y12 Sixth Form Centre
Wednesday 5th Sept - All years
Report to Form Rooms P1
New Starters - Report to Main Reception
Jul 2018 - Race for Life 2018
This year the support has been overwhelming our current total raised is £6,139.08.
Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our Race for Life this year. With your help we have rasied over £12,000.00 over the past 3 years. Here is a link to our fundraising page.
Jul 2018 - Enrichment Week Trips
Follow the our Enrichment Week Trips on Twitter:
- Y7 Normandy Trip - @Normandy_2018
- Y7 Camping Trip - @QEGScamping18
- Y8 Paris Trip - @qegsparis2018
Ofsted Inspection 2018
Congratulations to all students, staff, parents and the wider community. The report from our Ofsted inspection on 26th April 2018 is now available. We are really proud and pleased that Ofsted endorsed and confirmed our own judgements of our school.
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