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Are all Ashbourne neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Ashbourne Area

Ashbourne's secondary education is anchored by Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, a well-established grammar school rated Outstanding by Ofsted. With an Attainment 8 score of 48, above England's average of 39, the school delivers strong GCSE results for students across Ashbourne and the surrounding Derbyshire Dales. 100% of Ashbourne's secondary provision achieves Good or Outstanding ratings, well above the England average of 86%. Families in this market town benefit from selective education with deep community roots and a track record of academic achievement. Use the map view to explore the school and see admission criteria for your area.

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Ashbourne