Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School vs Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km 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
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School
Blackburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
866 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Blackburn, North West | Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Blackburn, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #222 of 536 | #29 of 536 |
| National rank | #1937 of 4,090 | #221 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 873 | 866 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 866 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 72.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.9% | 92.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | 98.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.30 | 6.97 |
| A level points per entry | 29.5 | 40.6 |
| town | Blackburn | Blackburn |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.qegsblackburn.com | www.tighs.com/ |
The verdict
- •Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.9 vs 50.7).
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 866.
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is co-educational and Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is girls.
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 Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School?
On the Success Index (England), Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School ranks higher (91.9 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 Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Blackburn in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 873. Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School: 866. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 222nd of 536 and Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School is 29th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).