Queen Mary's Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Queen Mary's Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
180
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
StretchedAbout Queen Mary's Grammar School
Queen Mary's Grammar School combines academic excellence with a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. Pupils here achieve exceptional results, with particular strengths in mathematics and sciences, and many progress to top universities. The school offers remarkable enrichment opportunities, from its Mandarin excellence programme enabling full fluency, to its status as a top 100 cricket school and access to a dedicated field centre in Wales. Students speak highly of the supportive community where mental health is prioritised through internationally recognised wellbeing programmes, and sixth formers develop leadership skills through initiatives like the cadet force and primary school teaching. Boys join from Year 7, with girls welcomed into the mixed sixth form.
Frequently asked questions about Queen Mary's Grammar School
How do I apply to Queen Mary's Grammar School?
Registration opens on 5 May 2026 and closes on 26 June 2026. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. Full admissions details are available on the official Queen Mary's Grammar School admissions page.
What subjects does Queen Mary's Grammar School test in the 11+?
Queen Mary's Grammar School tests candidates in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
When is the Queen Mary's Grammar School 11+ exam?
The Queen Mary's Grammar School 11+ exam takes place on 12 September 2026, 13 September 2026, 14 September 2026.
Where is Queen Mary's Grammar School located?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is located in Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,377
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 28/03/2023
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
74.2
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
97.2%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two papers testing verbal ability/reading comprehension, non-verbal ability, and numerical ability
Admissions
Student Demographics
25.7%
Free School Meals
25.4%
English as Additional Language
0.44%
EHCP
4.5%
SEN Support