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Queen Elizabeth's Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
#6,064
of 13,686 nationally

About Queen Elizabeth's Primary School

Queen Elizabeth's Primary School in Blackburn with Darwen is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 133 applications for just 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.42. Of those, 54 families put it as their first preference, and 49 were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Claire Gammon. With 381 pupils on roll against a capacity of 392, it is running very close to full, which adds to the competitive feel of admissions.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWest Park Road, QEGS West Park Rd, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF
HeadteacherClaire Gammon
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils381
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity381 / 392 (97% full)

Facilities

4
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteLibraryPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballDanceNetballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubScience ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Elizabeth's Primary School

Queen Elizabeth's Primary School received 54 first-choice applications for 55 available places. The school is not currently oversubscribed, so most applicants who list it as a first choice are likely to be offered a place.