SecondaryData as of May 2026

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Walsall.

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Boys

Pupils

1,377

Ages

11-18

FSM

25.7%

Attainment 8

74.1

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2023

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

Grammars in Walsall Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

74.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

68.9%

Basics 9-5

96.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

88.8%

EBacc APS

7.22

EBacc 9-5

81.6%

EBacc 9-4

86.0%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

40.93

A*-A Grades

43.4%

A*-B Grades

70.0%

AAB+ %

36.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 243 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Queen Mary's Grammar School

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.1. The school has around 1,377 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Queen Mary's Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — Outstanding
Nov 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Queen Mary's Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Queen Mary's Grammar School

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Frequently asked questions about Queen Mary's Grammar School

What is Queen Mary's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Queen Mary's Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Queen Mary's Grammar School's latest exam results?

Queen Mary's Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Queen Mary's Grammar School located?

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall (WS1 2PG).

How many pupils attend Queen Mary's Grammar School?

Queen Mary's Grammar School has around 1,377 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Queen Mary's Grammar School with other schools?

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