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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1298 pupils, and a capacity of 1420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,298

Pupils

1,420

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is managed by Derbyshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — School Information

Full address
The Green Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1EP
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
136972

Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School oversubscribed?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 1420 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School cover?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.