Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Queen Elizabeth''s Grammar School (QEGS) is a famous co-educational independent school in Blackburn, Lancashire, founded in 1509 as a boys'' school. The school is attended by approximately 695 boys and girls, who come from Blackburn and the many towns surrounding it. The school has a strong track record of academic success, with nearly all pupils achieving the nationally recognised benchmark of at least 5 passes at GCSE grades A -C, including English and mathematics. Over 70% of A level candidates typically obtain a place on their first-choice course at their first-choice university. In February 2005, the School was commended (amongst other things) for the high standard of pastoral care offered to its pupils, by an ISI inspection, details of which are accessible through the school''s website. QEGS has also received a Sportsmark Gold award with Distinction for the school''s outstanding commitment to sport and its links with local sports clubs.