Queen Mary's High School
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefScore banding
11+Offer score trend
Published thresholds rose slightly from 2025 to 2026: MQS moved from 198 to 200, and the lowest non-pupil-premium offer score moved from 214 to 216.
Waiting list intelligence
Official policy says candidates above the MQS who are not offered a September place remain on the waiting list until the end of the Winter Term (December of the same year).
Official admissions arrangements also state that the Year 7 exam waiting list is maintained until the end of the first term.
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
A qualifying score does not guarantee an offer.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
There is no catchment area, but score and admissions criteria still determine allocation.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
Late result-sharing requests within the WMGS partnership are not accepted after registration closes.
This means there's no single pass mark to aim for. Preparation should focus on performing strongly across all areas rather than targeting a specific number.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
General Entry
Competition ratio (applicants per place)
Seeking data
Latest offer score threshold
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Year 7 Entry
Year 7 applicants per place
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Qualifying score
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National day
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