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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
West Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6DF, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.1 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
875
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 43% nationally and a strong EBacc entry rate of 76%. However, parent satisfaction appears to be relatively low, with only 44% recommending the school. A notable 79% of students progress to university, with 29% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive trajectory for higher education opportunities.
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Last inspected: 25 September 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.0 | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 76% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 66 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
83%
Progress is communicated
71%
My child is happy
63%
School keeps me informed
63%
School has high expectations
63%
My child feels safe
56%
My child makes good progress
56%
School supports development
54%
Behaviour is good
48%
School responds to concerns
44%
I'd recommend this school
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani51.1%
Asian Indian16.2%
White British11.5%
Mixed Other8.8%
Asian Other4.3%
Other3.5%
Black Other2.2%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.75338, -2.49596 · BB2 6DF
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN141165
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.qegsblackburn.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 September 2019.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School a good school?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores 27.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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