Queen Elizabeth's Primary School
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Ofsted Rating
97%
Capacity
381
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Queen Elizabeth's Primary School
Queen Elizabeth's Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 392 places).
the school is led by headteacher Claire Gammon, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6064th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
Queen Elizabeth's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 55 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Queen Elizabeth's Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Queen Elizabeth's Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | West Park Road, QEGS West Park Rd, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF |
| Headteacher | Claire Gammon |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 381 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 381 / 392 (97% full) |
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6064th of 13,686
Nationally
872nd of 2,065
In North West
27th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
133
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Elizabeth's Primary School
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Contact Information
West Park Road, QEGS West Park Rd, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF
West Park Road, QEGS West Park Rd, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 6DF
Journey to School
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