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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DF

Free schools · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.4%
Basics 9-5
36.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.246.4
2023/2446.746.4
2024/2546.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.150.00
2023/24-0.220.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
75.9%
EBacc APS
4.30
EBacc 9-5
14.9%
EBacc 9-4
27.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.47
A*-A Grades
17.4%
A*-B Grades
38.6%
AAB+ %
12.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 86 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Blackburn College
0.73 km away · Further education
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
1.13 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
1.2 km away · Academy converter
Good
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
1.33 km away · Free schools
Outstanding
Witton Park Academy
1.6 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 48 responses), 44% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 875 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DF | More schools in Blackburn with Darwen

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Sept 2019 — Good
  3. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 48 responses): 44% of parents would recommend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.
What are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's latest exam results?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School located?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen (BB2 6DF).
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has around 875 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School with other schools?
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