Queen Mary's High School
Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands · WS4 2AE
Queen Mary's High School is a girls' grammar in Walsall that pairs selective entry with results well above the national picture and an Ofsted judgement of Outstanding across every category, from quality of education to sixth form. With 944 girls on a roll designed for 858, the school is working comfortably over its stated capacity, a sign of how sought-after a place has become. Nearly a third of pupils speak English as an additional language and almost a quarter are eligible for free school meals, making for a notably diverse community. Families seeking a stretching academic environment for an able daughter will find much here.
944
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
150
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 944
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.5
- Location
- Walsall, West Midlands, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.qmhs.org.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
73.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results are the school's standout feature: an Attainment 8 score of 73.5 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 95% of pupils secure grade 5 or higher in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same grade. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 18.5 supports a setting where high achievement is the expectation rather than the exception.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.72%
- EHC plans
- 0.32%
- English as additional language
- 29.2%
- Free school meals
- 24.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 12 October 2021
The last word
A consistently Outstanding girls' grammar where strong results meet a genuinely diverse intake. Entry is competitive, with 150 places contested through the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium's GL Assessment exams.
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Queen Mary's High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Queen Mary's High School located?
Queen Mary's High School is located at Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE.
What type of school is Queen Mary's High School?
Queen Mary's High School is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Queen Mary's High School test in the 11+?
Queen Mary's High School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Queen Mary's High School use for the 11+?
Queen Mary's High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Queen Mary's High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Queen Mary's High School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Queen Mary's High 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 High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Queen Mary's High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Queen Mary's High School belong to?
Queen Mary's High School is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Queen Mary's High School offer?
Queen Mary's High School has a published admission number of 150 places.
How many pupils attend Queen Mary's High School?
Queen Mary's High School has approximately 944 pupils on roll.
What is Queen Mary's High School's Ofsted rating?
Queen Mary's High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 12 October 2021.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.