Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall, West Midlands · WS1 2PG
Queen Mary's Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar school in Walsall with academy status under the Mercian Trust. The school emphasises being 'academic in purpose, generous in approach, enterprising in spirit, and international in outlook,' cultivating what leadership describes as a 'happy school with a sense of family at its heart.' It serves 1,344 pupils across the 11–18 age range and prioritises stimulating, challenging teaching aligned to high achievement.
- →Selective grammar school status with proven academic selectivity and rigorous curriculum
- →Emphasis on pastoral care through house system and family-oriented culture
- →Strong co-curricular provision spanning sport, music, drama, and enterprise
Who thrives here
Academically able boys seeking a rigorous, selective grammar education in a supportive pastoral environment. Suits pupils who thrive in a structured day school with strong extracurricular breadth and traditional values.
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Contact & visit
Sutton Road
Walsall, West Midlands
WS1 2PG
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Queen Mary's Grammar School cost?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Queen Mary's Grammar School?
Queen Mary's Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Queen Mary's Grammar School's exam results?
At Queen Mary's Grammar School, 36% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 66.6% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Queen Mary's Grammar School a boarding school?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is a day school in Walsall and does not offer boarding.
What is Queen Mary's Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Queen Mary's Grammar School “Outstanding” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and house system fostering a sense of community and family
✓Rigorous academic programme and high expectations aligned to selective intake
✓Broad co-curricular offer spanning sport, music, drama, and enterprise
Common concerns
!No recent Ofsted inspection limits external validation of current standards