The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 74.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a boys-only school
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
74.2
30.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,377
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Langton (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMayfield Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Primary · 320m away
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 610m away
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 649m away
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Secondary · 713m away
Chuckery Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Whitehall Junior Community School
Primary · 843m away
Caldmore Primary Academy
Primary · 951m away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Mary's Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Queen Mary's 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 Queen Mary's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Mary's Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Mary's Grammar School?
Queen Mary's Grammar School currently has 1,377 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Mary's Grammar School take?
Queen Mary's Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Mary's Grammar School?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is in Walsall, WS1 2PG, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Mary's Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Mary's Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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