Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School vs St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 693 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 Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Blackburn, North West | St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 536 | #911 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1937 of 4,090 | #7502 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 873 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.stbarnabas-stpauls.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 50.7).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 419.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is a academy school while St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 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 Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (52.3 vs 50.7 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 Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 693 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 Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 222nd of 536 and St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 911th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).