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 our Admissions and Transition Team to arrange a visit, a tour, even a taster day.
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Forthcoming Events & Academy Calendar
Week 25 A - 18/3/2019
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Mon 18 Mar |
School Show Week Week 25 A Year 12 Paris Work Experience |
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Tue 19 Mar |
School Show Week Week 25 A Year 12 Paris Work Experience |
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Wed 20 Mar |
School Show Week Week 25 A Year 12 Paris Work Experience |
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Thu 21 Mar |
School Show Week Sheffield University Library (Y12 EPQ Trip) Week 25 A Year 12 Paris Work Experience |
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Fri 22 Mar |
School Show Week Sheffield University Library (Y12 EPQ Trip) Week 25 A Year 12 Paris Work Experience |
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Sat 23 Mar |
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Sun 24 Mar |
Week 26 B - 25/3/2019
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Mon 25 Mar |
Week 26 B |
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Tue 26 Mar |
Week 26 B Year 12 Parent Consultation Evening |
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Wed 27 Mar |
Jaguar Land Rover visit Week 26 B |
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Thu 28 Mar |
Week 26 B |
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Fri 29 Mar |
AQA A Level Psychology Strong Foundations Workshops Week 26 B |
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Sat 30 Mar |
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Sun 31 Mar |
Week 27 A - 1/4/2019
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Mon 01 Apr |
Junior Team Maths challenge - Keele University Week 27 A |
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Tue 02 Apr |
FPTA Meeting 7.15 - 8:30pm (Library) PE - Handball Coaching Project Spitfire - BTEC Engineering Trip Week 27 A |
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Wed 03 Apr |
Dance and Drama Performance Evening PE - Handball Coaching Week 27 A |
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Thu 04 Apr |
PE - Handball Coaching Primary Arts Festival Week 27 A |
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Fri 05 Apr |
Governors Timeout Meeting Week 27 A |
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Sat 06 Apr |
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Sun 07 Apr |
Week 28 B - 8/4/2019
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Mon 08 Apr |
Week 28 B |
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Tue 09 Apr |
Easter Rewards Trips (Y10 & 11) Week 28 B Year 10 Parent Consultation Evening Year 12 Mock Interviews |
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Wed 10 Apr |
PE - Handball Coaching Week 28 B Year 9 Easter Rewards Trip - Cinebowl |
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Thu 11 Apr |
Primary Arts Festival Primary Dance Evening Show Week 28 B |
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Fri 12 Apr |
Early Closure - Academy Closes for Easter Holiday Week 28 B Years 7 - 11 - Easter Gift Day |
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Sat 13 Apr |
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Sun 14 Apr |
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Useful Forms
March 2018
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Useful Documents
May 2018
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News and Information
School Show 2019 - Sister Act!
Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier (played by Kira, Y13) witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent!
*** Allocated seating Book Now to avoid disappointment! ***
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
Mar 2019 - Communication update
We have made some great improvements this year to the way we communicate with parents, carers and students about attendance, behaviour and homework. Parents and students have been letting us know how useful and informative they are finding GO 4 Schools, and particularly the app.
With all of these changes, we have updated our Home Academy Communication Overview. Please have a look and let us know if you have any questions or need to update any of your details with us.
Home/Academy Communication Overview
Feb 2019 - GO 4 Schools
Reports for Years 8-13 have been published in GO 4 Schools, with updated progress data for Y7.
Don’t forget you can also view behaviour and attendance in GO 4 Schools, and homework from 25th Feb.
Feb 2019 - Regional Netball
QEGS U14 Netball team placed second in the County Tournament earning them a place in the Regional Tournament held this year, at the Leicester Netball Centre.
Jan 2019 - QEGS Press
Issue 1, Sport Edition of QEGS Press (2018-19) is now available to read online.
Jan 2019 - Parent Governor Election
We are pleased to announce that Mrs Sally Archer has been elected as the result of the parent governor election held this month. Thank you to all candidates who stood and to all parents who participated in the voting process.
Further details of members of the governing body can be found here.
Helen Baker, Chair of QEGS Local Governing Body
Jan 2019 - Observatory Public Event
The QEGS Community Observatory is open to the public on Wednesday 30th January from 6.30 until 8.00pm for an Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophotography. Come and see our fantastic new facilities and have a tour of the night sky.
To book a place email observatory@qegs.email.
Jan 2019 - GCSE, AS or A-Level Exam Certificates
Any students who sat GCSE, AS or A-Level exams at QEGS last year and haven’t collected your certificates you can collect them from Main Reception/Student Services - please collect them between 10am-4pm.
Jan 2019 - Speech Day 2018
The annual Speech Day of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School was held on Thursday 20th December 2018.
Photos from the evening are now available to purchase.
Dec 2018 - Shakespeare Productions
On Wednesday 'SayTwo' production company came into school and put on an abridged hour long performance of both Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet...
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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