# Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School

Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School is a full-day nursery at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, West Park Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 6DF, in Revidge, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 95 children. It opens 08:40–15:50, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-elizabeths-nursery-school-ey452784  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, West Park Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 6DF
- Opening hours: 08:40–15:50, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 95
- Phone: 01254 686300
- Website: http://www.qegsblackburn.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY452784

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 11 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 24 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452784

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY452784). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452784)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 11 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452784)
- Registered places: 95 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452784)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/211811)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:40–15:50

## Getting there

Address: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, West Park Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 6DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.753555,-2.495895

- Station: Blackburn, 0.8 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Corporation Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Corporation Park War Memorial, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Blackburn with Darwen there are about 3.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Dar Ul Madinah |  | 5–11 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Silas's CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ashworth Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-ey547889) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Discoverers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-discoverers-ey560152) | Good |  | 08:15–15:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Mi Nursery Beacon Lights](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-beacon-lights-2738149) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Dar Ul Madinah Uk Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dar-ul-madinah-uk-ltd-ey491901) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Hamis Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamis-daycare-2711682) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Tudor House Day Nursery @ Shear Brow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-shear-brow-ey481168) | Good |  | 07:30–17:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School's opening hours?

Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School opens 08:40–15:50, Mon–Fri.

### What is Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School Good at its inspection on 11 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School take?

Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 95 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School?

Blackburn is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Queen Elizabeth's Nursery School?

You can call 01254 686300 and visit www.qegsblackburn.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452784)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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