Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School vs St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 879 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
873 students
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Blackburn, North West | St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 536 | #1671 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1937 of 4,090 | #12542 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 873 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 49.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.30 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.5 | – |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.qegsblackburn.com | www.stannesblackburn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 28.4).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 214.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a academy school while St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School better than St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School ranks higher (50.7 vs 28.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 873. St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 222nd of 536 and St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is 1671st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).