The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.7
29.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
100%
58.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,294
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.3%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Rachel Thorpe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 416m away
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Primary · 454m away
Fortitude School
Independent · 460m away
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary · 575m away
Alcester Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Coughton CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Great Alne Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Alcester Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Alcester Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Alcester Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Alcester Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alcester Grammar School?
Alcester Grammar School currently has 1,294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alcester Grammar School take?
Alcester Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Alcester Grammar School?
Alcester Grammar School is in Alcester, B49 5ED, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alcester Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Alcester Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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