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Walsall Grammar Schools

Walsall brings together 2 grammar schools in Walsall, West Midlands. Much of the area sits within the West Midlands route, so shared testing is a big part of the admissions picture alongside each school's own rules.

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Shared test guide

These schools share one test

The West Midlands guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.

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School list

Grammar Schools in Walsall

The best grammar schools in Walsall on this page are ordered by GCSE results. You can also compare school type, Ofsted, shared test routes, and how hard it is to get a place.

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Rank #65

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Queen Mary's Grammar School, Sutton Road

Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:69.5

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 4.6 applicants per place

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Rank #79

Queen Mary's High School

Queen Mary's High School, Upper Forster Street

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate

Overall GCSE score:67.1

Assessment: GL Assessment

Applicants per place: 5.8 applicants per place

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Walsall overview

Walsall grammar schools at a glance

2 grammar schools sit close together in Walsall, West Midlands, so Walsall feels more local and easier to read than a large county-wide area.

Schools 2 schools
Main places Walsall
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL

What stands out

Walsall is easier to take in geographically than larger selective counties because the schools sit in one small local patch.

What parents notice

The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.

Area shape

What stands out in Walsall

Walsall is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.

Local school cluster

Walsall is a two-school cluster through Queen Mary's Grammar School and Queen Mary's High School. Together they give families both boys' and girls' schools.

School mix

The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.

Shared route

The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.

Admissions

Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are Walsall grammar schools mainly concentrated?

Walsall is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.

What types of grammar schools are in Walsall?

The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.

Do the schools in Walsall share one test?

The schools here all sit in the West Midlands route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.

What should parents watch most closely in Walsall?

Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.