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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Blackburn·North West·Free School
SecondaryFree SchoolAges 11–19Co-edNone
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary free school in Blackburn, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has a Progress 8 score of -0.22 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 46.7, 66% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 875 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 17.6%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.9%.
After leaving Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, student destinations include 68% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has a Progress 8 score of -0.22, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 46.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
66% of students at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has an overall absence rate of 8.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 17.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has 875 pupils on roll.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, 68% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
163/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
70/mo
43% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
19
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Blackburn area
6.0
Above Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 29 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.