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Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall·Secondary·West Midlands·Academy converter·WS1 2PG
URN: 136773OutstandingOfsted published 22 May 2023
74.2
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.60
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.37, 0.83]
98.9%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
88.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
40.9
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 74.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 74.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.60
- Confidence interval:
- [0.37, 0.83]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Verified key dates
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration deadline
26 Jun 2026
Exam date
12 Sept 2026
Results date
16 Oct 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test
Exam provider
GL Assessment
Entry requirements
QMGS says Year 7 admission is based on the school's entrance test and that parents must both register for the test and apply through their home local authority. The school states that there are 180 Year 7 places for boys for September 2027 entry.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For September 2027 entry, QMGS states that registration opens on 5 May 2026, the SEN or reasonable-adjustments deadline is 12 June 2026 at 4pm, registration closes on 26 June 2026 at 4pm, test-day information should arrive by 7 September 2026, the entrance test is on 12 September 2026, results are issued no later than 16 October 2026, the local-authority preference deadline is 31 October 2026, and National Offer Day is 1 March 2027. QMGS also says Pupil Premium and other supporting documents must be uploaded by the portal close date.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
99%
Pages checked
1
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 179 | 74.2 | — | 98.9% | 88.8% | 7.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 150 | 74.3 | +0.60 | 100.0% | 90.7% | 7.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 148 | 74.3 | +0.52 | 97.0% | 74.0% | 7.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 149 | 77.9 | +0.77 | 99.0% | 76.0% | 7.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Walsall for local comparison.
Queen Mary's High School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 73.5Progress 8 +0.55
Compare with Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolSt Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Attainment 8 53.2Progress 8 +0.10
Compare with Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolBarr Beacon School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 51.0Progress 8 +0.19
Compare with Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolAldridge School - A Science College
Attainment 8 45.1Progress 8 -0.28
Compare with Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolWalsall Academy
Ofsted Requires improvementAttainment 8 43.9Progress 8 -0.09
Compare with Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolSchool information
| URN | 136773 |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Richard Langton |
| Trust | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | WS1 2PG |
| Latest pupils | 179 |
| FSM eligible | 25.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG
http://www.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk/View local authority page1922720696| DfE number | 5404 |
| UKPRN | 10033780 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 22 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |