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 17 A - 14/1/2019
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Mon 14 Jan |
Week 17 A Year 13 Mock Exams |
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Tue 15 Jan |
Week 17 A Year 13 Mock Exams Year 9 Options Evening |
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Wed 16 Jan |
Week 17 A Year 13 Mock Exams |
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Thu 17 Jan |
Week 17 A Year 13 Mock Exams Year 8 and 9 Artist Workshops |
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Fri 18 Jan |
Week 17 A Year 13 Mock Exams Year 8 and 9 Artist Workshops |
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Sat 19 Jan |
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Sun 20 Jan |
Week 18 B - 21/1/2019
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Mon 21 Jan |
Week 18 B |
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Tue 22 Jan |
Week 18 B Year 11 Parents Consultation Evening |
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Wed 23 Jan |
Week 18 B |
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Thu 24 Jan |
Week 18 B |
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Fri 25 Jan |
FPTA Event (Hall) Week 18 B |
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Sat 26 Jan |
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Sun 27 Jan |
Week 19 A - 28/1/2019
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Mon 28 Jan |
Week 19 A |
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Tue 29 Jan |
Week 19 A Year 9 Parents Consultation Evening |
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Wed 30 Jan |
Observatory Event Week 19 A |
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Thu 31 Jan |
Week 19 A |
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Fri 01 Feb |
Week 19 A |
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Sat 02 Feb |
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Sun 03 Feb |
Week 20 B - 4/2/2019
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Mon 04 Feb |
Governor Wellbeing Meeting Week 20 B Year 11, 12 & 13 Artist in Residence |
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Tue 05 Feb |
FPTA Meeting 7.15 - 8:30pm (Library) Week 20 B Year 11, 12 & 13 Artist in Residence |
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Wed 06 Feb |
Primary Humanities Day Week 20 B |
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Thu 07 Feb |
GCSE Art Moderation Week 20 B Years 9, 10 & 11 Maths Challenge |
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Fri 08 Feb |
Week 20 B |
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Sat 09 Feb |
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Sun 10 Feb |
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News and Information
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.
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
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 - 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.
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...
Dec 2018 - QEGS Darts Tournament
Congratulations to the winning team in the 2018 QEGS Darts Tournament final:
Mr T Chow and Mr L Walker.
Dec 2018 - Track and Field Athletics Badges
Congratulations to the students receiving Track and Field Athletics Badges for outstanding performances at Athletics Meets in the summer term. Students had to score highly in one track and one field event to qualify for either a Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum badge from the English Schools' Athletics Association.
Dec 2018 - Celebrating and Explaining our Outcomes
We are now well into the Autumn term , and look back at the summer results both as a celebration and an opportunity to improve, reflecting on our successes including the ones that ones that don’t always make the headlines in the local and national press. We are proud of the breadth of our curriculum, with no reduction in the creative arts subjects on offer at GCSE.
Dec 2018 - 2018 Christmas Music Concert
It's that time of year again at QEGS #OhNoItIsnt, #OhYesItIs!
It's the Christmas Concert - Thu 6th Dec at 7:30pm, all welcome.
Tickets £5 (Cons. £3), available on the door.
Dec 2018 - England Fencing
Sophie (Y10) has been selected by England Fencing to fence internationally next March. Sophie was seeded 6th in England and has secured a place in Poland for the Challenge Wratislavia competition.
Well done Sophie, a great achievement!
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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