Queen Mary's Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Queen Mary's Grammar School

Grammar SchoolWest Midlands, West Midlands18 days until registration closesOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

Stretched

About 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

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,377

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 28/03/2023

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

74.2

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

97.2%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,377 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1Stretched
Consortium
Shropshire/Wolverhampton/Walsall

Test Format

Two papers testing verbal ability/reading comprehension, non-verbal ability, and numerical ability

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
No defined catchment area - all parents within and beyond Walsall Borough may apply
Free School Meals
Up to 30% of places (54) reserved for Pupil Premium pupils who achieve qualifying score

Student Demographics

25.7%

Free School Meals

25.4%

English as Additional Language

0.44%

EHCP

4.5%

SEN Support

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