Welcome to the Secondary School at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn

At Queen Elizabeth’s, we are proud to offer a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive. Our Secondary School combines strong tradition with a forward-looking approach, providing stability, excellent pastoral care, and teaching from highly qualified, expert staff who are dedicated to helping every young person succeed.

We understand how important it is for pupils to feel valued and supported, and our pastoral system is central to school life. We take the time to know every pupil as an individual, helping them to grow in confidence, resilience, and ambition. Many of our pupils speak about how quickly they feel at home here and how supported they feel both academically and personally.

We are a truly integrated school that celebrates tolerance, respect, and diversity within a broad Christian ethos. Our inclusive community encourages understanding and appreciation of different backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures, ensuring every pupil feels a strong sense of belonging.

Our liberal curriculum provides a broad and balanced education. Alongside academic excellence, we strongly encourage participation in music, drama, and sport. These opportunities help pupils develop confidence, creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Parents and carers often highlight the wide range of opportunities available and the positive impact this has on their children’s confidence and development.

We expect all pupils to take part in co-curricular activities, as we believe a well-rounded education enriches personal development and fosters meaningful connections between pupils, regardless of their background or faith.

We are also strongly committed to co-education, providing a natural and supportive environment where pupils learn and grow together. This prepares them effectively for college, university, employment, and life beyond school. Pupils regularly reflect on how well this environment prepares them for the future, encouraging them to aim high and believe in their abilities.

At Queen Elizabeth’s, our aim is to inspire a lifelong love of learning while nurturing kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We strive to ensure that every pupil leaves us confident, capable, and ready to make a positive contribution to society. Parents frequently value the balance we achieve between high academic standards and genuine care for each pupil’s wellbeing.

We are proud of our community, our values, and the opportunities we offer, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Blackburn.

Mrs C Y Gammon
Executive Head