Queen Mary's High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Queen Mary's High School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
150
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
HealthyAbout Queen Mary's High School
Queen Mary's High School is a girls' grammar school in Walsall where academic ambition is matched by genuine warmth and support. The curriculum goes well beyond national expectations, with distinctive offerings including Mandarin alongside European languages, and every Year 7 pupil learning a musical instrument. Pupils here become confident, independent learners who thrive in a calm, orderly environment built on mutual respect. The school places strong emphasis on personal development through an impressive range of pupil-led clubs—from coding to cultural awareness—alongside comprehensive careers guidance. With a thriving library at its heart and a sixth form open to boys, this is a community that nurtures both academic excellence and individual growth.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
944
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 10 December 2021
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
73.5
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
95.2%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two papers testing verbal ability including reading comprehension, non-verbal ability, and numerical ability
Admissions
Student Demographics
24.5%
Free School Meals
29.2%
English as Additional Language
0.32%
EHCP
5.72%
SEN Support