Is Queen Mary's High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Exceptional. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 19 secondary schools in Walsall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Queen Mary's High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Queen Mary's High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 74.1 (England: 46.2). 95.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Queen Mary's High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Queen Mary's High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Queen Mary's High School

Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE

Local ranking2nd of 19 secondary schools in Walsall

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

858

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Exceptional
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 74.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 95.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 100.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 148

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 97.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Higher education: 75.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 7.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

38.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

39.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 25.8% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 200

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 944
Boys: 12 (1%)
Girls: 937 (99%)
Capacity: 858 (111% full)
SEND: 6.0%
FSM Eligible: 27.6%
EAL: 29.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.3%
SEN Support: 5.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 50.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,987/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 26.5%
Asian Pakistani: 20.9%
White British: 14.5%
Black African: 9.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 6.7%
Asian Other: 4.9%
Other: 3.9%
Asian Chinese: 2.7%

26.5%

Asian Indian

20.9%

Asian Pakistani

14.5%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01922721013

head@qmhs.merciantrust.org.uk

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Upper Forster Street

Walsall, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 136777
UKPRN: 10033781
Establishment No.: 5403
Trust: THE MERCIAN TRUST

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