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.
Forthcoming Events & Academy Calendar
Week 32 B - 21/5/2018
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Mon 21 May |
Governors Resources Meeting |
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Tue 22 May |
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Wed 23 May |
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Thu 24 May |
Primary School Sport: Quad Kids Reports Issued |
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Fri 25 May |
Last day of half term (NOT early closure) |
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Sat 26 May |
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Sun 27 May |
Academy Closed - Half Term - 28/5/2018
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Mon 28 May |
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Tue 29 May |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Canoe |
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Wed 30 May |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Canoe |
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Thu 31 May |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Canoe |
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Fri 01 Jun |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Canoe |
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Sat 02 Jun |
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Sun 03 Jun |
Week 33 A - 4/6/2018
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Mon 04 Jun |
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Tue 05 Jun |
FPTA Meeting Year 12 Revision workshop (delivered by University of Leeds) |
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Wed 06 Jun |
Primary School Sport: Kwik Cricket 10:30 - TBC |
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Thu 07 Jun |
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Fri 08 Jun |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Walking Practice |
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Sat 09 Jun |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Bronze Practice Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Walking Practice |
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Sun 10 Jun |
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Bronze Practice Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Silver Walking Practice |
Week 34 B - 11/6/2018
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Mon 11 Jun |
Year 12 Progress Exams |
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Tue 12 Jun |
Year 10 Creative Digital Media Film Workshop Year 12 Progress Exams |
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Wed 13 Jun |
Primary STEM Day Year 12 Progress Exams |
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Thu 14 Jun |
Year 12 Progress Exams |
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Fri 15 Jun |
Year 12 Progress Exams |
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Sat 16 Jun |
Year 12 Progress Exams |
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Sun 17 Jun |
Year 12 Progress Exams |
Latest Letters
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News and Information
Ofsted Inspection 2018
Congratulations to all students, staff, parents and the wider community. The report from our recent 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.
May 2018 - CHICKS
A team of our A level Creative Digital Media students are working with the charity CHICKS to raise money towards their crowdfunding campaign. The page will be live between the 4th April and the 15th June, aiming to raise £970 for the charity. All money made will be used to take a child from Derbyshire on one of CHICKS’ respite breaks, on which the child will have a break from any issues and problems they face at home. To donate to the cause or to find out more, please visit qegs.link/chicks
Apr 2018 - Every Student in QEGS Gets Vital Mental Health Advice
On Thursday 12th April and Friday 13th April 2018, approximately 1,358 students, 50 parents and 70 members of staff were given access to current mental health and wellbeing advice, thanks to Maz from ‘The Self-Esteem Team’.
Apr 2018 - Local Traffic Disruption
We have been informed that Ashbourne Market Place will be closed to traffic in both directions from 9th - 22nd April 2018. Additionally, temporary one-way traffic restrictions will be in place on King Street and Hall Lane over the same period. More detailed information is available from the link below.
Mar 2018 - QEGS Community Observatory Update
Since the QEGS Community Observatory was officially opened last year we have hosted two Open Evenings for the local community on 27th November last year, and again on 13th March this year.
Mar 2018 - The University of Derby’s Psychology Department Work Experience
QEGS has developed a strong working partnership with the University of Derby over recent years and this was strengthened further when ten Year 12 Psychology students completed a week of work experience in The University of Derby’s Psychology department.
Mar 2018 - Year 12/13 Work Experience in Paris 10th - 17th March 2018
Nine Sixth Form A-Level French students have just spent a fantastic week in Paris as part of a ‘work experience’ programme working in Schools as well as practising their French.
Jan 2018 - Interhouse Maths Challenge
During October we held our Fourth annual Interhouse Maths Challenge with teams of four pupils from each year group and each house competing over 5 hours for the title of Interhouse Maths Champions of 2017-2018. Eighty KS3 and KS4 students took part with 22 sixth form maths pupils supporting the competition on a rolling programme to cover each activity.
Jan 2018 - School Show 2018 - Beauty and the Beast
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Ofsted Report
From 'Requiring Improvement' in April 2013 to 'Good with Outstanding features' in November 2014 - an amazing achievement for all. Read the latest Ofsted Report here.
