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Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 2AE, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.3 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
944
Capacity
858
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 73.5, placing it in the top 3% nationally. An exceptional 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 95% secure grade 5 or higher. The high EBacc entry rate of 87% further highlights the school's commitment to academic excellence, making it a strong choice for parents seeking a high-performing secondary education.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 73.5 | Top 3% 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%. | 95% | Top 3% 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%. | 87% | 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%. | 85% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian26.4%
Asian Pakistani20.8%
White British14.4%
Black African9.0%
Asian Bangladeshi6.7%
Asian Other4.9%
Other3.9%
Asian Chinese2.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other2.0%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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52.58974, -1.97588 · WS4 2AE
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN136777
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.qmhs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Mary's High School rated by Ofsted?
Queen Mary's High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Queen Mary's High School a good school?
Queen Mary's High School scores 98.3/100 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 High School in GCSEs?
Queen Mary's High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.5. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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