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Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is celebrating a positive set of GCSE results. This year’s results show improved attendance and strong achievement for students who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This summer, 194 students sat their GCSE examinations. The key highlights include: More than 68% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in … Continue reading QEGS students celebrate GCSE success!

Students at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School are celebrating a high pass rate after receiving their A Level and vocational results which include some top grades. This year’s results include: 99% pass rate in all A Level courses. 58% of all entries were graded A*- B, which is an exceptional achievement. The average grade for A … Continue reading QEGS students celebrate high pass rate and top grades!

Last week, students enjoyed a fantastic Sports Day, with many taking part in events to earn points for their house. Congratulations to everyone who competed and thank you to the staff who helped make the day such a success. Year Group Winners: Year 7 Girls – Spalden Year 7 Boys – Hull Year 8 Girls … Continue reading Sports Day 2026

The Music Department finished their year off in fine style last night, with a wonderful concert of music from the mid-20th century. The band set the hall swinging with Glen Miller and Benny Goodman, the choirs performed classics from WWII and the Golden Age of Broadway, the String Group treated us to Leroy Anderson Classics, … Continue reading QEGS Summer Concert Spectacular

A huge congratulations to our students and alumni who celebrated their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards at Buckingham Palace! Three current QEGS students Emma, Freya and Matilda, two ex-QEGS students, Barney and Sam plus Mrs Wright (DofE manager) attended a special celebration held at Buckingham Palace on Friday 22nd May, marking both their Duke of … Continue reading Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards

Congratulations to our Under 17 netball team, who secured an outstanding silver medal at the World School Games held at Loughborough University. Over three action-packed days, the team competed against strong opposition from Australia, Dubai and South Africa, demonstrating excellent teamwork, determination and skill throughout the tournament. Their impressive performances earned them an overall second-place … Continue reading Silver Medal – World School Games

Students take part in ITV News ‘Teens Without Screens’ social media experiment Students at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School have trialled giving up social media during a week-long experiment. A group of students at the school, which is part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, took part in ITV News Central’s ‘Teens Without Screens’ project. As part of … Continue reading ‘Teens Without Screens’

Exciting News - we’re thrilled to share that #TeamQEGS will be featured on ITV News Central next week! 🎥 When to watch: 🗓️ Monday 18th May at 6pm (first segment) 🗓️ Tuesday 19th May at 6pm (follow-up feature) 🗓️ Wednesday 20th May at 6pm (follow-up feature) As part of the feature, eighteen of our Year … Continue reading ITV News Central

Get ready to “bend and snap” your way to the most feel-good show of the year as our school proudly presents Legally Blonde the Musical, live on stage 11th–14th March! Bursting with energy, heart, and hilariously catchy songs, this dazzling production follows Elle Woods as she proves that “you must always have faith in people … Continue reading Legally Blonde the Musical

Wow! What an amazing Year 9 Options Evening! Thank you to our fantastic students and supportive parents for joining us face to face to have meaningful conversations about the next exciting steps in our students’ journeys. It was a pleasure to see such engagement, curiosity, and ambition as families explored our broad, balanced, and student-centred … Continue reading Year 9 Options Evening

We managed to pack in six full days skiing enjoying some of the most amazing scenery in the French Alps. For both staff and students, it was a chance to demonstrate resilience and teamwork. It has been a pleasure to see how the students encouraged and supported each other. In addition to this there were … Continue reading QEGS Ski Tip Jan 2026

On Thursday 18th December 2025, QEGS proudly hosted its annual Speech Day, a cherished tradition celebrating student success. Guests and students were warmly welcomed into the Main Hall by the School Chamber Choir singing Christmas carols, setting a festive tone for the evening. Mr Moore, Chair of the Local Governing Body, opened the event with … Continue reading Speech Day 2025

This year marks an incredible milestone for our historic school and proud community – 440 years strong! To celebrate, we held a special Form & House Competition for Y7 and Y8. Every entry was rewarded, and the winners received an Amazon voucher! A huge thank you to Mr Garrity for judging the entries. 🏆 Year … Continue reading QEGS Celebrates 440 Years!

We were honoured to welcome Andrew Cochrane DL, HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, to QEGS yesterday who presented Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award certificates to some truly outstanding students. The Vice Lord-Lieutenant spoke about the value of this rewarding programme and praised the students for their hard work, resilience, and dedication. We were … Continue reading Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Today, students and staff from QEGS were joined by our CEO, Mr Mallender, at the Ashbourne Remembrance Service led by Ann Smith on behalf of the Ashbourne RBL. Alongside the local community, we observed the two-minute silence at 11am and laid wreaths at the memorial gates. Following this, we held our own service at the … Continue reading Service of Remembrance

We’re incredibly proud of our students and staff, past and present, who paraded through Ashbourne today. As we mark Remembrance Day, it’s inspiring to see our community come together to honour those who served. What a wonderful reminder of the strength and spirit of our community. Our Head Students and members of the School Council … Continue reading Remembrance Sunday 2025

This year we had 3 individuals enter the NSEA National Championships which was held Oct 17th – 20th at Addington Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire. This was Lily P’s first visit to the NSEA National Champs. The 70cm Individual Showjumping class is always highly competitive, and this year was no exception with 84 competitors. Lily P … Continue reading NSEA National Championships

Shoutout to Oscar in Year 7! Over the summer, Oscar took on some of Derbyshire’s finest golf courses as part of the Derbyshire Next Generation Tour and absolutely smashed it! In his first ever event of this kind, Oscar placed 6th out of 22 with a fantastic Nett score. What an incredible achievement and a … Continue reading Derbyshire Next Generation Tour

A huge congratulations to Oliver in Year 11 who competed in the British Shooting Schools Competition over the weekend and brought home GOLD in the 10m Precision Air Rifle event! This outstanding performance means Oliver has now qualified for the National Finals in February, where he’ll proudly represent QEGS! Well done, Oliver — we’re incredibly … Continue reading Gold Medal Success for Oliver

A huge congratulations to Olivia in Year 8 who competed in the British Shooting Schools Competition over the weekend and secured a silver medal! As this was a regional qualifier, Olivia has now earned her place in the national finals in February. We’re incredibly proud of her achievement — well done, Olivia!

Locked In and Leaving Nothing to Chance! Our incredible Year 11s showed true focus, determination, and teamwork today as they took part in our Walking Talking Mock Masterclass. A massive thank you to our dedicated English Department, whose passion, guidance, and belief in every student makes all the difference. This is what success looks like: … Continue reading Walking Talking Mock

Students from Years 8, 9, 10, and 11 enjoyed an exciting visit to Bletchley Park this week, the historic home of the World War II codebreakers. During the trip, they explored an interactive exhibit that included a fascinating look into the future of technology and artificial intelligence. Students also toured the famous huts and mansion … Continue reading Bletchley Park Trip

Ready for Takeoff! Our amazing Year 13 students are all set at Manchester Airport, preparing to board a flight to China for an unforgettable residential school trip!

Students enjoying Performing Arts lessons at QEGS this morning where they can take lessons in Dance, Drama and Music from Y7 to Y13. QEGS provides a wide range of artistic experiences, opportunities to grow in self-belief and find joy in creative expression.

A Night at the Oscars – CDM Style! Last night, our Creative & Digital Media department rolled out the red carpet for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and celebration! From dazzling outfits to inspiring student showcases, our very own Oscars Night was a tribute to creativity, innovation, and the incredible talent within our school. … Continue reading A Night at the Oscars

Look how amazing our library is! An early morning visit while it’s quiet — a rare treat, as it’s usually buzzing with readers! Comfy chairs, cosy reading corners, and the most amazing librarians ready to help you find your next favourite book. Year 7 don’t forget your reading map challenge! Year 11 revision guides are … Continue reading QEGS Library

Shoutout to 11S2 – Year 11 Form of the Week! Massive well done to you all for your hard work and team spirit last week. We loved celebrating with you on Friday morning – such great energy! We can't wait to hear your song choice tomorrow...

On Wednesday, students from across all year groups at QEGS had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Brailsford Ploughing Match — a vibrant celebration of local agriculture and rural skills. From meeting representatives of local agricultural businesses to watching live demonstrations of ploughing and hedge laying, the event offered a hands-on insight into the world … Continue reading Brailsford Ploughing Match

Year 11 came in focused and fired up this morning! A strong start to Period 1 Maths — from fractions ➗ to rationalising the denominator ✖️. Determined, engaged, and locked in!

Red carpet service today as our very own Shrovetide Scorer, Martyn Taylor, officially cut the ribbon to open the QEGS Rewards Shop! Year 7 were so excited they were queuing out the door – some keen to spend their hard-earned points straight away, while others are already planning to save up for something bigger! It’s … Continue reading QEGS Rewards Shop

Yesterday’s lunchtime was extra special as we launched our very own #TeamQEGS Proud Table! We spoke with 38 students who shared what makes them proud — from sporting medals and volunteering, to revision notes (#LockedIn), and even a boating qualification! It was an inspiring way to celebrate another amazing week at QEGS. Our students are … Continue reading #TeamQEGS Proud Table

A powerful start to the day! This morning, over 400 students from Year 7 and Year 8 gathered in the hall for a joint assembly focused on safeguarding. Together, we explored the importance of staying safe — It was fantastic to see such strong engagement and thoughtful participation from our young students.

A lovely morning to be out and about visiting our local primary schools. It’s always a pleasure to connect with future members of our QEGS community and support their transition journey. We’re proud to be building strong foundations with our feeder schools!

Yesterday’s economics lesson brought theory to life as students explored the concept of diminishing marginal returns — not through textbooks, but by making paper chains! As each new team member joined the production line, the impact on output became clear… and so did the limits of efficiency. A hands-on way to understand a key economic … Continue reading Economics in Action!

What a fantastic kick-off to the first week back at QEGS! From the very first bell, our students have brought incredible focus, energy, and commitment to their lessons. One of the key parts of our 'QEGS Classroom' is building strong, consistent routines at the beginning of every lesson — and it's been inspiring to see … Continue reading Fantastic Start of Term

Today, our new Year 7 students marked their first day at QEGS with a traditional Founders' Day service at St Oswald's Church — a moment of reflection, tradition, and togetherness. As they step into secondary school life, we welcome them warmly into our school community. This is more than just a new beginning — it’s … Continue reading Founders’ Day Service

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School students are celebrating a strong set of GCSE results. This summer, 218 students sat their GCSE examinations and the results highlights include: Over 70% of students secured a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, and there has been a significant rise in attainment across the school. The phenomenal … Continue reading QEGS celebrates GCSE results success

Our sixth formers are preparing to go to top universities after receiving their A Level and BTEC results. Scott Garrity, Headteacher, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, said: “Replicating last year’s success, this year’s results highlight the strength of our culture, the depth of our support and the consistent excellence of our teaching. “This year has seen … Continue reading Sixth Form leavers celebrate another set of strong results

QEGS is successful in securing two SSAT Leadership Legacy Project places Miss L Allen (Teacher of Mathematics) and Mr K Simnett (Teacher of Business, Economics, and Mathematics) from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School have both been accepted onto the prestigious Leadership Legacy Project by SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers network. They will join an impressive … Continue reading SSAT Leadership Legacy Project

A big thank you to Brad and Elaine from Derbyshire Constabulary, our local #Ashbourne PCSOs, for leading powerful assemblies this week on the dangers of knife crime. Your message really hit home. #TeamQEGS #CommunitySupport #StaySafe

What an amazing #HumanitiesDay with our brilliant Year 4 & 5 student visitors! They dived into exploring #History, #Geography and #ReligiousStudies. The students had a wonderful time discovering new things and sparking their curiosity about the world. A huge shoutout to our incredible staff and young leaders who brought the day to life. #TeamQEGS #HumanitiesDay … Continue reading Humanities Day

Check out the new exterior of our DT block. Looking fresh and ready for the inside to have a makeover. #TeamQEGS #Makeover #Explore

Year 11 were exemplary in their pre exam revision and their entry to English Literature exam this morning. Good luck! #TeamQEGS #GCSE #EnglishLiterature #Exams

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Mrs Ward Argument (Head of History) and some Year 12 students produced a short video that was shown to all QEGS students on Thursday 8th May 2025. You can watch the video below.

A great day at Sheffield Hallam University for our year 12 students today. Taster sessions and a talks on Uni/Degree Apprenticeships. Not even a broken down coach could dampen their spirits #Question #TeamQEGS #Uni

Thanks to Emma and Ron of The Charleston Herd for hosting Alfie during his placement. As always, placements provide students with the chance to acquire and enhance new skills. Beyond learning about agricultural, students also develop resilience, teamwork, and communication skills. A huge thank you to the incredible farmers who make these placements possible and … Continue reading Agriculture Placements

A busy day for #WalkingTalkingMocks today! Thank you to our amazing site team for setting up ready for an early start this morning. A Walking Talking Mock is essentially a guided exam session where a teacher walks a group of students through the content and structure of a mock exam paper. During these sessions, teachers … Continue reading Walking Talking Mocks

Year 8 are discussing #MentalHealth in their PSHE lesson today. Lots of great discussions taking place on how to support our mind. #WeCare #TeamQEGS

The countdown to show week has begun! This week the cast are performing in assemblies all week. #TeamQEGS #WestSideStory #SchoolShow

Year 9 MFL students practising their #Spanish speaking conversations during lessons this week! #Succeed #Question #TeamQEGS