Queen Mary's High School
Walsall, WS4 2AE · Walsall · Grammar school
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2nd 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 826 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 | 87 | 35% | 3.05 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 95.9 · 97 | 30% | 2.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.55 · 86 | 25% | 2.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 74.1 · 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.
Queen Mary's High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 95.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 73.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.55 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 949 pupils against a stated capacity of 858. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to maintain their high attainment levels? How does the new Ofsted reporting framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Queen Mary's High School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils thrive” within an inclusive culture defined by the distinctive “spirit of Queen Mary's”. Leaders have established a “highly ambitious curriculum” and a “values-driven commitment” that enables pupils to achieve “high levels of academic success” and feel deeply valued.
Strengths
- Pupils’ achievement is “truly remarkable”, with GCSE and A-level results “significantly above national averages” across a wide range of subjects.
- Disadvantaged pupils “excel across all areas of school life”, with attainment and progress that “far exceed” national averages.
- Personal development is “extremely impressive”, featuring high participation in leadership roles, subsidised trips, and a “rich and carefully considered range of experiences”.
- Behaviour is “superb” and attendance is “significantly above national averages”, supported by a “calm and purposeful environment”.
- Staff benefit from “high-quality professional development” and speak positively about the support they receive regarding workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that “in-year adjustments to the learning plans of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are consistently shared and enacted across the school.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.1 |
| 2024/25 | 73.5 |
| 2025/26 | 74.1 |
| 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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