Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a free s secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 875 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–19
Age range
875
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
88%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School are allocated by Blackburn with Darwen using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Blackburn with Darwen catchment area documents →Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DF
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141165
Other Secondary Schools in Blackburn
If Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Blackburn are the next closest alternatives.
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BB2 4SR
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB2 2JR
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School Catchment Area
Free schools · BB2 2LD
Witton Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB2 6TD
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BB2 7AD
Pleckgate High School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BB1 8QA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 875 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Blackburn with Darwen.
What is the admissions policy for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School? ▾
Admission to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School cover? ▾
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a secondary school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School? ▾
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.