Alcester Grammar School
Alcester, Warwickshire, West Midlands · B49 5ED
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every measure bar the sixth form, which was judged Good, Alcester Grammar School is a large mixed grammar in the Warwickshire town of Alcester. It draws roughly 1,294 pupils and sits just above its stated capacity of 1,290, a sign of how sought after places here are. Entry at 11 is for 150 places and runs through the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium. The low proportion of pupils on free school meals, at 1.3 per cent, points to a relatively advantaged intake.
1,294
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
150
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,294
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.7
- Location
- Alcester, Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.alcestergs.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 150
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
73.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are exceptional. The school posts an Attainment 8 score of 73.7, well clear of the national average of 46.9, and every pupil secures grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47 per cent. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 19.7, this is a school where strong outcomes are the norm rather than the exception.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.8%
- EHC plans
- 0.31%
- English as additional language
- 9.6%
- Free school meals
- 1.3%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 7 December 2022
The last word
A consistently high-performing grammar where places are tightly contested. Families confident in the GL-assessed 11+ across four subjects will find an Outstanding setting that delivers near-universal top results.
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Alcester Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Alcester Grammar School located?
Alcester Grammar School is located at Birmingham Road, Alcester, B49 5ED.
What type of school is Alcester Grammar School?
Alcester Grammar School is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Alcester Grammar School test in the 11+?
Alcester Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Alcester Grammar School use for the 11+?
Alcester Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Alcester Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Alcester Grammar School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Alcester Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Alcester Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Alcester Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Alcester Grammar School belong to?
Alcester Grammar School is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Alcester Grammar School offer?
Alcester Grammar School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Alcester Grammar School?
Alcester Grammar School has approximately 1,294 pupils on roll.
What is Alcester Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Alcester Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 7 December 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.