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Best Grammar Schools in West Midlands

The grammar schools in the West Midlands bring together Birmingham's major urban group with smaller Walsall and Wolverhampton options. As a county-region page, this is a picture of both concentration and contrast: one dominant city cluster alongside more singular local routes.

girls', boys', and co-ed options GL Assessment West Midlands Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top schools

Top grammar schools in West Midlands

Previewing the top 5 grammar schools in West Midlands by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.

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  1. Rank #1

    King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 84.3
  2. Rank #2

    Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 80.1
  3. Rank #3

    Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 74.6
  4. Rank #4

    King Edward VI Five Ways School

    Very High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 74.3
  5. Rank #5

    King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 72.1

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Map of grammar schools in West Midlands

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School ranking

Full grammar school ranking in West Midlands

This table ranks schools by GCSE results. Before saving a school, check the shared test route, school-level admissions rules, Ofsted, competition level, and daily journey.

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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

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UK Rank #97

King Edward VI Aston School

King Edward VI Aston School, Frederick Road, Aston

Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Very High

Overall GCSE score:61.5

Assessment: GL Assessment

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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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Next checks

Compare schools and guides for West Midlands

Open focused comparisons and guides for the routes, admissions rules, and journeys that matter in West Midlands.

Comparisons

Compare nearby schools

Compare King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls with Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls Compare King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls with Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Compare King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls with King Edward VI Five Ways School

Guides

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What Is a Grammar School?

A clear parent guide to what grammar schools are, how selective admission works, and how to tell whether one is a realistic option for your child.

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Compare nearby grammar-school areas

Nearby areas can share similar routes, school mix, or journey patterns while still leading to different daily choices.

Regional overview

Best Grammar Schools in Midlands

34 grammar school profiles in 5 counties across Midlands, covering 7 local clusters in total, with local area hubs for route, admissions and journey detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Birmingham

8 grammar school profiles in Birmingham, West Midlands. The linked West Midlands guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Walsall

2 grammar school profiles in Walsall, West Midlands. The linked West Midlands guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Wolverhampton

1 grammar school profile in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The linked West Midlands guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

West Midlands overview

West Midlands grammar schools at a glance

11 grammar schools are mainly spread across Birmingham, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The school list changes by town cluster before results or inspection grades come into play.

Schools 11 schools
Main places Birmingham, Walsall, and Wolverhampton
School mix Mixed
Tests GL

What stands out

The West Midlands page brings Birmingham's large selective group together with the Walsall Queen Mary's pair and Wolverhampton Girls' High School.

School mix and route

Birmingham uses the largest school group; Walsall adds Queen Mary's Grammar School and Queen Mary's High School; Wolverhampton adds Wolverhampton Girls' High School. The page is regional, but those three places are separate travel maps.

Where they are

Where West Midlands grammar schools are concentrated

Birmingham, Walsall, and Wolverhampton give West Midlands its main grammar-school shape.

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.

School mix

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and one co-ed option.

Admissions

Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. These schools are very competitive.

Birmingham

Birmingham has 8 grammar schools, including King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls, and 6 more schools, with boys', girls', and co-ed options.

Walsall

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.

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is the only grammar school based here, so this part of West Midlands has one girls' grammar option.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the West Midlands grammar-school page cover?

It covers grammar schools across the wider West Midlands, including Birmingham, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, so it is broader than a single local 11+ route.

Why does Birmingham dominate many West Midlands searches?

Birmingham has the largest and most visible grammar-school group in the region, but Walsall and Wolverhampton can be the more relevant local checks for some families.

How does the West Midlands page differ from Birmingham?

Birmingham is the largest local cluster. The West Midlands page is broader because it also includes Queen Mary's Grammar School, Queen Mary's High School and Wolverhampton Girls' High School.

Which West Midlands grammar schools sit outside Birmingham?

Queen Mary's Grammar School and Queen Mary's High School are in Walsall, while Wolverhampton Girls' High School is in Wolverhampton.