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Queen Mary's Grammar School
Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PG, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.4 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,377
Capacity
792
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
174%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 2% nationally, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence. Nearly all students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a high percentage secure grade 5 or better, indicating robust educational outcomes. The school's LocaleIQ score of 98.4/100 further highlights its standing as one of the best in the area, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a high-quality secondary education.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 74.2 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 89% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 86% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian37.5%
Asian Pakistani18.2%
White British9.2%
Black African8.4%
Asian Bangladeshi6.0%
Asian Other5.9%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.9%
Other1.7%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.57775, -1.96683 · WS1 2PG
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN136773
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Mary's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Mary's Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is Queen Mary's Grammar School a good school?
Queen Mary's Grammar School scores 98.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Queen Mary's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Queen Mary's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.2. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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