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Queen Mary's High School

Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE

A selective girls grammar school in Walsall, West Midlands, serving ages 11-18 with a sixth form and around 944 pupils on roll.

Girls Academy converter Ages 11-18 Sixth form GL Assessment
UK rank
UK Rank #79
Year 7 places
150
Competition i
High
Ofsted
Outstanding
11+ route
GL Assessment
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At a glance

Key facts

GCSE rank
UK Rank #79
Admissions
Girls only
Assessment
GL Assessment
Places in Year 7
150
Competition i
High
Catchment
There is no catchment area. Priority depends on the published score order, with a separate Pupil Premium route for Walsall state-funded primary schools.
Ofsted
Outstanding

Overview

Queen Mary's High School is an 11-18 selective girls' grammar in Walsall, with about 944 pupils and a co-educational sixth form. It is one of the founding schools of The Mercian Trust, and its own account stresses more than 125 years of educating future thinkers, doers and change-makers.

The school frames its aim as enabling each student to achieve excellence in all aspects of life. In practice that means a broad academic curriculum, strong pastoral care, a house system, careers education, SEND support, a Learning Resource Centre, sixth-form study and co-curricular activity sitting alongside the formal grammar pathway. The school is also clear about social equality and access, not just academic selection.

Year 7 admission is through the shared West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test. The published admission number is 150; Queen Mary's has no catchment area and, for 2027 entry, up to 45 places are prioritised for eligible Pupil Premium girls from Walsall state-funded primary schools before remaining places are offered by score.

Its public results profile is that of a strong but not oversized girls' grammar: Ofsted Outstanding, positive Progress 8, very high grade 5+ English and maths performance and a sixth form with a solid A level AAB record. The absence of a catchment area makes the score and Pupil Premium routes especially important.

Key points
Assessment route
GL Assessment across a 2-stage process, covering English, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning and Maths.
Places and demand
150 places in Year 7 and High
Catchment
There is no catchment area. Priority depends on the published score order, with a separate Pupil Premium route for Walsall state-funded primary schools.
Results
97.9% grade 5+ in English and maths and 73.5 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 25.8% AAB or better and 77% in higher education.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Walsall and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
73.5
Grade 5+ English and maths
97.9%
EBacc APS
7.17
EBacc entry
87%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Walsall and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, and England. 100 73.3 46.7 20 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

Destinations

Latest 2024/25 Year 11 destination mix compared with Walsall and England.

Education Apprenticeships Employment Other / unknown
Destinations stacked bar comparison Year 11 destinations for Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, and England across education, apprenticeships, employment, and other or unknown destinations. 0 50 100 School Local auth. England

School details
School type
Academy converter
Admissions
Girls only
Age range
11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Daniel
Pupil roll
944 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Trust
The Mercian Trust
FSM i
24.5%
EAL i
29.2%
EHCP i
0.3%

Ethnicity

January 2025 school census

Pupil ethnicity

Whole-school roll of 944 pupils; 939 had a recorded ethnic group.

White 16.4% Asian 61.4% Mixed 6.3% Black 11.5% Other 3.9% Unclassified 0.5%
Recorded group Share Category Pupils
Indian Asian 249
Pakistani Asian 196
White British White 136
African Black 85
Bangladeshi Asian 63
Any other Asian background Asian 46
Any other ethnic group Other 37
Chinese Asian 25
Any other mixed background Mixed 23
White and Asian Mixed 22
Any other White background White 19
Caribbean Black 13
Any other Black background Black 10
White and Black Caribbean Mixed 10
Unclassified Unclassified 5
White and Black African Mixed 5

Location and contact

Address

Address
Upper Forster Street, Walsall, West Midlands
Postcode
WS4 2AE
Area
Walsall
Exam area
Walsall 11+

School leadership

Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Daniel

School contact

School email
qmarys@qmhs.merciantrust.org.uk
School phone
01922721013

Admissions contact

Admissions team
School Office
Admissions email
qmarys@qmhs.merciantrust.org.uk
Admissions phone
01922721013
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Admissions
Year 7 places
150 places (2027 entry)
Applications listed
874 applications (2025 entry)
First preferences
312 first preferences (2025 entry)
Competition i
High
Catchment picture
There is no catchment area. Priority depends on the published score order, with a separate Pupil Premium route for Walsall state-funded primary schools.
Cut-off score
216 (2026 entry)
Published score threshold
200 (2026 entry)
Pass mark note
The West Midlands route uses age-standardised scores. For 2026 entry the minimum qualifying score was 200, but the initial non-Pupil-Premium offer score was 216. A qualifying score does not by itself guarantee a place.

There is no catchment area. For 2027 entry, up to 45 places are prioritised for eligible Pupil Premium girls from Walsall state-funded primary schools before remaining places are offered in score order.

There is no catchment area. Priority depends on the published score order, with a separate Pupil Premium route for Walsall state-funded primary schools.

Oversubscription and eligibility

  1. 1

    Looked-after and previously looked-after girls

    Girls who reach the required standard and are looked after, previously looked after, or previously in state care outside England are admitted first.

  2. 2

    Pupil Premium girls from Walsall state-funded primary schools

    Up to 30% of places (45 places) are reserved for girls eligible for Pupil Premium who attend a Walsall state-funded primary school and are ranked by entrance-test score.

  3. 3

    Other Pupil Premium girls

    Remaining Pupil Premium girls who meet the standard are considered next in score order.

  4. 4

    All other eligible girls in score order

    Remaining places are offered in descending entrance-test score order.

  5. 5

    Tie-breaks

    If scores are tied, Queen Mary's High School compares performance across the three tested skill areas before using an independently verified random allocation.

Admissions policy

Admissions arrangements 2027/28

2027 entry

Information booklet

West Midlands Grammar Schools family guide

2027 entry

Score history

  1. 2026

    216

    Initial offer score

  2. 2025

    211

    Initial offer score

  3. 2024

    214

    Initial offer score

Exam and test format

The GL Assessment 11+ entrance test format

The shared West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test allows one test result to support applications across participating schools.

Assessment route
GL Assessment
Papers and stages
2 papers
Format
Multiple-choice papers
Weighting
English 50% / Maths 25% / Reasoning 25%
Age standardisation
Published as age-standardised

Shared exam route

Practice for this school's entrance test

Queen Mary's High School uses the shared West Midlands route. Use these common practice resources for the route, then check the full consortium guide for the complete set and current test guidance.

View all West Midlands practice papers
Practice paper English

GL Assessment English Practice Paper 1

Practice paper Maths

GL Assessment Maths Practice Paper 1

Practice paper Non-Verbal Reasoning

GL Assessment Non-Verbal Reasoning and Maths Practice Paper 1

Practice paper Verbal Reasoning

GL Assessment Verbal Reasoning Paper 1

Papers and rounds

  1. Paper 1

    English, Verbal reasoning

    Paper 1: English and verbal reasoning

    The first paper combines English and verbal reasoning in a multiple-choice format.

  2. Paper 2

    Maths, Non-verbal reasoning

    Paper 2: Maths and non-verbal reasoning

    The second paper covers mathematics and non-verbal or spatial reasoning in multiple-choice sections.

What the test includes

English, Maths, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning are included in the published format.

Science is not listed in the current published format.

Included

  • English

  • Maths

  • Verbal reasoning

    The first paper combines English and verbal reasoning in a multiple-choice format.

  • Non-verbal reasoning

    The second paper covers mathematics and non-verbal or spatial reasoning in multiple-choice sections.

Not listed

  • Science

Application

Key dates

  1. Registration opens

    5 May 2026

    Past

    West Midlands registration opens.

  2. Reasonable adjustments deadline

    12 June 2026, 4pm

    Deadline for access arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

  3. Open evening

    23 June 2026, 5pm to 7pm

    School open evening for 2027 entry families.

  4. Registration closes

    26 June 2026, 4pm

    West Midlands registration closes.

  5. Entrance test

    12 September 2026

    West Midlands entrance test day.

  6. Results issued

    no later than 16 October 2026

    West Midlands results are issued by this date.

  7. CAF deadline

    31 October 2026

    National Common Application Form deadline.

  8. Offer day

    1 March 2027

    National offer day.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Read the admissions arrangements

    Check the official 2027 entry policy before registering so the score rules, Pupil Premium priority, and tie-break rules are clear.

    Open policy
  2. 2

    Register for the West Midlands entrance test

    Registration opens on 5 May 2026 and closes at 4pm on 26 June 2026 through the West Midlands Grammar Schools route.

    Open entry page
  3. 3

    Send any access or Pupil Premium evidence on time

    Reasonable-adjustment requests are due by 12 June 2026, and Pupil Premium evidence must be submitted before the test date.

    Open family guide
  4. 4

    Sit the test and then submit the CAF

    The test is on 12 September 2026. Results follow by 16 October 2026 and the CAF deadline is 31 October 2026.

    Open test route

Official admissions documents

Admissions policy

Admissions arrangements 2027/28

2027 entry

Information booklet

West Midlands Grammar Schools family guide

2027 entry

Results

Attainment snapshot

Progress 8 i
+0.55 Progress 8
Attainment 8 i
73.5 Attainment 8
GCSE results
98.6% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths i
97.9% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score i
7.17 EBacc APS
A-level results
25.8% AAB or better
A-level average points
38.75 points per entry

Where students go next

Higher education progression
77% in higher education
Apprenticeships
5% in apprenticeships
Employment
5% in sustained employment

Latest official destinations data currently covers 2022/23 study leavers.

Subject performance

Maths
95.9% grade 5+ in EBacc maths
English
97.9% grade 5+ in EBacc English
Sciences
97.2% grade 5+ in EBacc sciences
Languages
95.1% grade 5+ in EBacc languages

Performance trends

Recent trend

Overall GCSE performance

This follows the school's published overall GCSE score across the subjects pupils take. Higher is better.

Queen Mary's High School Grammar schools England
Overall GCSE performance across 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 for Queen Mary's High School, grammar schools, and England. 90 77.5 65 52.5 40 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Year This school Grammar schools England
2021/22 76.6 74.2 49.4
2022/23 74.2 71.8 47.0
2023/24 72.1 72.1 46.7
2024/25 73.5 72.3 46.8

Recent trend

Average A-level result

This follows the published average A-level result for the school's sixth form. Higher is better.

Queen Mary's High School Grammar schools England
Average A-level result across 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 for Queen Mary's High School, grammar schools, and England. 50 pts 45 pts 40 pts 35 pts 30 pts 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Year This school Grammar schools England
2021/22 B+ average (41.9 points) 44.0 points 37.5 points
2022/23 B average (39.1 points) 40.5 points 33.7 points
2023/24 B average (38.7 points) 41.3 points 34.5 points
2024/25 B average (38.8 points) 41.8 points 35.0 points

Recent trend

Where pupils go after Year 11

This follows the share of pupils moving into a sustained destination after Year 11, such as education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Queen Mary's High School Grammar schools England
Where pupils go after Year 11 across 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 for Queen Mary's High School, grammar schools, and England. 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Year This school Grammar schools England
2021/22 100% 99.1% 94.1%
2022/23 99% 98.9% 93.9%
2023/24 98% 99.0% 93.3%
2024/25 98% 98.7% 91.8%

Latest year breakdown

In education 97%
In apprenticeships 0%
In employment 1%

Inspection
View report
Outstanding

Latest inspection: 13 October 2021

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

Quick summary

  • Overall effectiveness: Queen Mary's High School was judged Outstanding in every area. Pupils meet very high expectations with strong support, achieve exceptionally well and experience a calm, respectful culture with extensive academic and wider opportunities.
  • Quality of education: The curriculum is designed for deep study beyond national expectations, including Mandarin, European languages and instrumental learning for all Year 7 pupils. Teachers use strong subject knowledge, precise questioning and assessment to deepen understanding and revisit gaps.
  • Behaviour and attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary in lessons and around school. Pupils are courteous, helpful and respectful, the atmosphere is calm and orderly, and older students, especially in the sixth form, help sustain the culture through leadership roles.
  • Personal development: Weekly personal development lessons cover mental health, online safety, healthy lifestyles and relationships. Pupils take part in extensive clubs, often started by pupils themselves, including Lovelace Coding Club and Cultural Awareness Society, plus meaningful careers encounters.
  • Leadership and management: Trustees and governors know their roles and share leaders' high ambition. They have changed admissions criteria and run outreach across Walsall primary schools to improve access for disadvantaged pupils, while staff feel respected and supported.
  • Sixth form provision: Sixth-form teaching uses precise checks to identify misunderstandings, and the curriculum prepares students exceptionally well for exams and future life. Older students take leadership roles, model the school's standards and support the wider pupil culture.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What assessment types does Queen Mary's High School use?

Queen Mary's High School currently uses GL Assessment.

How do I apply to Queen Mary's High School?

1. Read the admissions arrangements: Check the official 2027 entry policy before registering so the score rules, Pupil Premium priority, and tie-break rules are clear. 2. Register for the West Midlands entrance test: Registration opens on 5 May 2026 and closes at 4pm on 26 June 2026 through the West Midlands Grammar Schools route. 3. Send any access or Pupil Premium evidence on time: Reasonable-adjustment requests are due by 12 June 2026, and Pupil Premium evidence must be submitted before the test date. 4. Sit the test and then submit the CAF: The test is on 12 September 2026. Results follow by 16 October 2026 and the CAF deadline is 31 October 2026.

When are the key dates for Queen Mary's High School?

Registration opens: 5 May 2026. Reasonable adjustments deadline: 12 June 2026, 4pm. Open evening: 23 June 2026, 5pm to 7pm. Registration closes: 26 June 2026, 4pm. Entrance test: 12 September 2026. Results issued: no later than 16 October 2026. CAF deadline: 31 October 2026. Offer day: 1 March 2027

What does the latest Ofsted picture look like for Queen Mary's High School?

Queen Mary's High School is currently rated Outstanding following the latest published inspection dated 13 October 2021.