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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Forms (Consent/Health/Finance) (sen)
- Reporting Absence (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- School Live Calendar (calendar)
- School Prospectus (download)
- Speech Day Prizes (download)
- QMGS Music Development Plan (download)
- Statutory Website Information (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen Mary's High School (72.5)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (70.2)
- Queen Mary's High School (70.2)
- Barr Beacon School (69.1)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic College (67.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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