Queen Mary's Grammar School

URN: 136773 • Walsall WS1 2PG

Overview

Name
Queen Mary's Grammar School
URN
136773
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
79.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Langton (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
01922720696
Website
Visit
Address
Sutton Road, Walsall WS1 2PG

Summary

Queen Mary's Grammar School (QMGS) is a selective boys' grammar school located in Walsall, West Midlands, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1554. As an academy converter, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education while maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing and pastoral care. The school's motto, "Quas dederis solas semper habebis opes," reflects its ethos of valuing contributions to the community.

With a current enrolment of 1,377 students, QMGS has a capacity of 792, indicating a thriving school environment. The school is known for its academic rigor, offering a challenging curriculum designed to stimulate and engage students. Notably, QMGS has gained recognition for its "Change Your Mind" programme, which empowers students to lead health and wellbeing workshops for younger peers, fostering a sense of responsibility and community involvement.

The school community is described as supportive and family-oriented, with dedicated staff focused on delivering stimulating lessons. Parents can find more information about the school's values, ethos, and academic offerings on their website.

Key details

LA
Walsall
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Capacity
792
Pupils
1377
Boys
1237
Girls
140
FSM %
25.70
Open date
2011-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1377 1237 140 792 25.70
2024-09-11 1344 1196 148 792 22.00
2023-09-11 1263 1133 130 792 14.70
2022-09-11 1263 1133 130 792 14.70
2021-09-11 1213 1064 149 792 11.10
2020-09-11 1140 982 158 792 6.80

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