Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

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Grammar SchoolWest Midlands, West Midlands4 days until registration closesOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

192

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

23.3:1

Stretched

About Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is a vibrant Sutton Coldfield institution where pupils develop into confident, articulate young people equipped to thrive beyond the classroom. The teaching here is often inspirational, with staff building carefully on what students already know and placing strong emphasis on oracy—pupils can discuss complex ideas with impressive fluency and respect for one another's perspectives. All students study two modern foreign languages, including the option of Mandarin Chinese, reflecting the school's commitment to a rich, well-rounded education. The co-curricular programme is exceptional, featuring everything from astrophysics club to Catalan language sessions, with leaders ensuring every pupil can participate fully.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,413

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 30/04/2024

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

77.1

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

97.4%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,413 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1Stretched
Consortium
Birmingham

Admissions

Published Admission Number
192 places

Student Demographics

11.6%

Free School Meals

26.9%

English as Additional Language

0.5%

EHCP

6.86%

SEN Support

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