Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

A good free schools school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.

Blackburn, BB26DF Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.4%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 September 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
West Park Road
Blackburn, BB26DF
Phone
1254686300
Website
qegsblackburn.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141165
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DF
Website
www.qegsblackburn.com
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
QEGS BLACKBURN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1000 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
874
Free School Meals
19.4% (170 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
English Attainment 8:
10.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
30.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.9%
Ebacc Languages:
80.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.22
Progress 8 Range:
-0.47 to 0.03
University Progression:
68.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
68 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.4 (+14.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.0 (+10.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.7 (+7.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
97
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
874 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(31 students)
Logic/ Philosophy (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Disce Prodesse"

Ready Respectful Resilient

Broad Christian ethos

Head Teacher's Message

We are a truly integrated school which encourages tolerance and diversity within a broad Christian ethos.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Cooking Mindfulness Yoga Fitness Construction Ball skills Chess Art Athletics Choir Cricket Football Computing Swimming TTRS

Sports

Football Cricket Athletics Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS Curriculum (Reception) following the Early Years Foundation Stage 2021 framework; seven areas of learning including Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design, plus Music and ICT. Key Stage 1 & 2 Curriculum (Nursery/Primary): development towards readiness for Key Stage 2, with transition activities; topics taught across subjects; Specialist teaching in French, Music, PE and Swimming; emphasis on forming links between areas of learning to deepen understanding.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am; After school, Q-Plus offers collection arrangements with pupils then using areas of the primary school, snack, and opportunities to begin homework under supervision. The Q-Plus service is available until 5:30pm for pupils aged 4-11 years who currently attend Queen Elizabeth’s Primary School. A late pickup charge of £30 applies in cases of lateness.

SEND Provision

SEND: Here at QEGS Nursery, our focus is inclusion; an effective inclusive practice provides all children with opportunities and support.

Financial Information

Nursery Attendance and Fee Structure for the Academic Year 2025–2026 (30 hours only). 50 weeks per year. If claiming 30 hours funding, attendance may be spread over a 50-week stretched offer for working parents; standard rates apply for non-funded hours: Full Day (8:00–6:00) £60 per hour; Full Day (inclusive of meals) averages listed as £184.24 weekly for 5 days (8:00–18:00); Preschool only (9:00–15:00) £65.80 weekly; 3 days (8:00–18:00) £61.74 weekly. Other arrangements include 5 days full-time 8:00–18:00 with meals £767.66 monthly total. The nursery is open 50 weeks per year with closures at Christmas and bank holidays; free 30-hour funding available for eligible families with an option to extend hours over 50 weeks with a monthly spread.

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