Queen Mary's Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Sutton Road Walsall West Midlands WS1 2PG |
| Phone | 01922720696 |
| Reference Number | 136773 |
Queen Mary's Grammar School has achieved an overall outstanding rating in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school demonstrates exceptional performance in various domains, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision. Students exhibit high enthusiasm for their learning, feel safe, and receive robust support, particularly those with specific barriers like SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds. The school effectively addresses trust-wide priorities, contributing positively to social justice and mobility.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1377 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 89.83%
Girls: 10.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 8 | 182 | Unknown | 182 |
| 9 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 10 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 11 | 179 | Unknown | 179 |
| 12 | 171 | 65 | 236 |
| 13 | 165 | 75 | 240 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 37.5% |
| Pakistani | 18.2% |
| White, British | 9.2% |
| African | 8.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Queen Mary's Grammar School | |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional standards of academic achievement for all pupils.
- Strong progress for pupils, including those with specific needs.
- Highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Teachers are knowledgeable and maintain high expectations.
- Outstanding enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities.
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes of pupils in school.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 74.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 97.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 98.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.97 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 40.92 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 36% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 249 | 44 |
| Third Preference | 125 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 568 | 104 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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Mayfield Preparatory School
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0.11 miles |
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0.38 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
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0.4 miles |
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Chuckery Primary School
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0.47 miles |
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Whitehall Junior Community School
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0.52 miles |
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Caldmore Primary Academy
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0.59 miles |
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0.65 miles |
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Park Hall Infant Academy
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Park Hall Junior Academy
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Palfrey Infant School
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Fullbrook Nursery School
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Palfrey Junior School
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Bescot Hall
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1.4 miles |
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1.83 miles |
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High Point Academy
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