Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School vs The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 48 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
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
873 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Blackburn, North West | The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 536 | #493 of 536 |
| National rank | #1937 of 4,090 | #3861 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 873 | 873 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 873 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 35.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.9% | 23.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.1% | 45.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.30 | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | 29.5 | – |
| town | Blackburn | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.qegsblackburn.com | asfaonline.org/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 13.5).
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 The Academy of St Francis of Assisi?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School ranks higher (50.7 vs 13.5 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 The Academy of St Francis of Assisi?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Blackburn and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School: 873. The Academy of St Francis of Assisi: 873. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi rank in North West?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School is 222nd of 536 and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is 493rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).