Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall, WS1 2PG · Walsall · Grammar school
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1st of 19 secondary schools in Walsall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.8/10 against 857 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 93.9 · 97 | 30% | 2.90 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.6 · 88 | 25% | 2.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 72.6 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen Mary's Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 74.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.6 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Combined Cadet Force. Trips include visits to Farchynys, Harlech Castle, a local slate mine, and the Centre for Alternative Technology, alongside a Gothic weekend, a camp in Germany, and exchanges to Canada and Israel.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,399 pupils against a stated capacity of 792. 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 given the current roll exceeds capacity by 607? What support is available for pupils transitioning from primary school? How are the international exchanges structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Queen Mary's Grammar School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "very enthusiastic" and feel safe, achieving "exceptional standards" across all groups. Leaders have designed a "highly ambitious programme of study" that successfully combines academic rigour with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "exceptional standards" with "very strong" progress for all groups, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
- The curriculum is "very well sequenced" to deepen knowledge, with teachers who are "highly knowledgeable" and adept at identifying misconceptions.
- Behaviour is "exemplary" and lessons are "virtually free of low-level disruptive behaviour," with pupils showing a "high degree of respect" for each other.
- Enrichment opportunities are "exceptional," including extensive sporting activities, cultural trips, and programmes promoting mental health and well-being.
- Leaders are "very mindful of the workload and well-being of staff," who are supported by "highly experienced" governors and trustees.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "assiduous at identifying pupils at risk" and securing help "as quickly as possible."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 74.3 |
| 2024/25 | 74.2 |
| 2025/26 | 72.6 |
| 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
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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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