Alcester Grammar School
Alcester, B49 5ED · Warwickshire · Grammar school
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4th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 286 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 9.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 98.7 · 99 | 30% | 2.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 25% | 2.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 75.5 · 98 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alcester Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 73.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Academic Societies, play netball or football, and travel to France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Newquay, Snowdonia, New York, and Croatia.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,299 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,290. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What support is available for pupils aiming for the highest grades in English and maths? How are the academic societies structured for new students?
What Ofsted said about Alcester Grammar School
Overview
Alcester Grammar School is described as a "thriving and happy place" where pupils are "extremely proud" to belong. Leaders maintain "the highest expectations," which pupils meet consistently through an "exceptional curriculum" and "exemplary" behaviour. The school fosters a culture of "nurturing aspiration, achievement and opportunity for all."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "exemplary," with subject leaders having "carefully sequenced every topic" to ensure pupils retain crucial knowledge.
- Teachers are "highly knowledgeable" and deliver lessons with "passion," using effective strategies that ensure pupils "learn and remember what they have been taught."
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, treating others with courtesy and showing a "strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion."
- Personal development is valued highly, with an ethos focused on pupils being "decent human beings" alongside academic success.
- Governance is a strength, with governors who "know the school very well" and "hold leaders strongly to account."
Areas to improve
- Personal development plans in the sixth form are "not yet embedded well enough in Year 13," meaning these students have not yet had the high-quality experience seen in Year 12.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "very knowledgeable" team that is "vigilant in making sure that pupils are safe" and staff who receive regular training to identify risks.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.2 |
| 2024/25 | 73.7 |
| 2025/26 | 75.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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