UK 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
Exam area
Walsall 11+ 2 schools Shared test area
Updated for 2026 admissions cycle
Best Grammar Schools in Walsall
The grammar schools in Walsall form a small local selective group within the larger West Midlands picture. Walsall's schools are therefore usually read in relation to Birmingham's prestige and scale, yet the borough retains a character and geography of its own.
girls' and boys' options GL Assessment Walsall, West Midlands Data checked 10 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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UK Rank #79
Queen Mary's High School
Queen Mary's High School, Upper Forster Street
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:67.1
Assessment: GL Assessment
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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Walsall overview
Walsall grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Walsall, West Midlands. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Walsall
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
Walsall has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
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 many of these schools. These schools 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 provide 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 many of these schools. These schools 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.
Which admissions detail varies most in Walsall?
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.