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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
West Park Road, Blackburn BB2 6DF
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,290 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. (See here for details of the primary school.) In September 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Representation, Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Environment.
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Destinations: Excellent. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very high. Show details
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

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