How many pupils does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School have?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has 875 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 September 2019).

How does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 in 2025/26.

Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is part of QEGS BLACKBURN ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is located at West Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF.

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

West Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF

Good

Inspected 25 September 2019

Good

Ofsted

44.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

875

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a free school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 875 pupils on roll. It is part of QEGS BLACKBURN ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 September 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 (2025/26). 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 875 / 1,000 (88%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 September 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.6%

Free school meals

20.4%

EAL

1.3%

SEN support

12.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.3

Attainment 8

135 pupils

34.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

57.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

71 students

12.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

79%

To higher education

29%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

Overall absence

26.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

60.87

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

14.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

8.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£50,593

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,748 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,773

Spend per pupil

£8,347

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: West Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF
Phone: 01254686300
Acting Head: Claire Gammon
Website: www.qegsblackburn.com

Academy Trust

QEGS BLACKBURN ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a free school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School have?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has 875 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 September 2019).
How does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 in 2025/26.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is part of QEGS BLACKBURN ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is located at West Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF.

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