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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

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West Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DF

01254686300


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Welcome to QEGS Sixth Form. Small and nurturing, where we prepare our students for University and apprenticeships – bringing many advantages to young people in the transition stage between school and university. There are opportunities for leadership experience and sporting excellence in our many activities that go beyond the narrowly academic. Added to that there are numerous occasions on which you can perform in music or drama groups, all of which help to nurture the confident, rounded and mutually supportive human beings for which the school is renowned.


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Sixth Form Enrolment

Key Dates & Deadlines

02/09/2024

Applications Open for 2025-26 Admissions

12/12/2024

Internal Taster Day

25/03/2025

External Taster Day

21/08/2025

GCSE Results Day

21/08/2025

Sixth Form Enrolment

22/08/2025

Sixth Form Enrolment


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About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWest Park Road, Blackburn, BB2 6DF


FAQs

I don't attend a Blackburn school, can I still apply?

Certainly. We do not have a specific catchment area. No matter where you live, you can apply.

Is there a Sixth Form uniform?

Whilst there is no uniform to purchase, we do expect students to attend in smart business wear. All students are expected to wear a blazor.

How Many A levels will I study?

Most students will study three A level subjects for the two years of the Sixth Form. We do give students the opportunity to ‘sample’ a fourth A level choice in their first half term. If Mathematics and Further Mathematics are two of your choices, it is advisable (though not obligatory) to take four subjects for the full two years. Occasionally other students wish to take four subjects; we will discuss this with the individuals concerned.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

The basic requirement for entry to our Sixth Form is 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, with ‘passes’ i.e. at least Grade 4 in Maths and English and, preferably, grade 6 or above in the chosen subjects.

Is there a careers service?

Yes. We have a dedicated careers team and careers area in Singleton House, stocked with information on universities and courses, apprenticeships, gap years and careers. The majority of our pupils, always over 90%, go to university and this is the principal purpose of our Sixth Form.