Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands · WS1 2PG
Queen Mary's Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar in Walsall that pairs an Outstanding Ofsted judgement across every category with academic results well above the national picture. The school is notably oversubscribed, with around 1,377 pupils against a stated capacity of 792, and admits 180 boys at 11. A quarter of pupils are eligible for free school meals and a similar proportion speak English as an additional language, pointing to a school that draws from a broad and diverse community. Entry is competitive, organised through the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium.
1,377
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,377
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.4
- Location
- Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- 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
74.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The academic record is genuinely strong: an Attainment 8 score of 74.2 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, with the sixth form also judged Outstanding. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 19.4 reflects a large school carrying numbers well beyond its nominal capacity.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.5%
- EHC plans
- 0.44%
- English as additional language
- 25.4%
- Free school meals
- 25.7%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 March 2023
The last word
A high-performing boys' grammar where Outstanding ratings and exceptional results meet a genuinely mixed intake. Families should expect stiff competition for its 180 places.
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Queen Mary's Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Queen Mary's Grammar School located?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is located at Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG.
What type of school is Queen Mary's Grammar School?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Queen Mary's Grammar School test in the 11+?
Queen Mary's Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Queen Mary's Grammar School use for the 11+?
Queen Mary's Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Queen Mary's Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Queen Mary's Grammar School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Queen Mary's 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 Queen Mary's Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Queen Mary's Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Queen Mary's Grammar School belong to?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Queen Mary's Grammar School offer?
Queen Mary's Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Queen Mary's Grammar School?
Queen Mary's Grammar School has approximately 1,377 pupils on roll.
What is Queen Mary's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Mary's Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 28 March 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.