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Queen Mary's Grammar School
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptional standards.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour of pupils is exemplary around school.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers check closely what pupils have learned before moving on in lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers, including those at the early stages of their careers, are highly knowledgeable in their subjects.
Managing Bullying and Safety: All pupils who responded to inspectors agreed they feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders are assiduous at identifying pupils at risk. They do whatever it takes to secure the help these pupils need as quickly as possible.
Extracurricular Offerings: Enrichment opportunities for pupils are exceptional.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Queen Mary is a 鈥榯op 100 cricket school鈥� with high participation in a range of sporting activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The school makes full use of its own field centre in Wales.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils in school are well informed about careers advice and guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialist staff ensure there are no delays in identifying additional needs and that pupils receive any extra help they need promptly.
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Queen Mary's Grammar School is a Secondary, Boys school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1344 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Queen Mary's Grammar School, or QMGS as it is most commonly known.
The sixth form at QMGS, an outstanding selective boys' school with 1090 enrolled students, is coed.
It was established in 1554 in Walsall, an industrial town eight miles north of Birmingham, making it one of the nation's oldest schools.
After converting to a single academy in 2011, QMGS joined four other Walsall schools as a founding member of the Mercian Multi-Academy Trust in 2018.
In addition to adhering to the QMGS Pastoral Charter, life at the school reflects the four pillars of QMGS: "Academic in Purpose," "International in Outlook," "Generous in Approach," and "Enterprising in Spirit."
Along with academic brilliance, we provide a vast array of co-curricular activities.
The school has been ranked among the top 100 secondary schools in the UK for playing cricket by the Cricketer magazine. It is a member of the IOE's Mandarin Excellence Program.
Our motto, "Quas dederis solas semper habebis opes," which means "It is what you give that you will keep as eternal riches," sums up the school community's immense strength and the reason we have attracted national notice for our emphasis on mental health.
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The sixth form at QMGS, an outstanding selective boys' school with 1090 enrolled students, is coed.
It was established in 1554 in Walsall, an industrial town eight miles north of Birmingham, making it one of the nation's oldest schools.
After converting to a single academy in 2011, QMGS joined four other Walsall schools as a founding member of the Mercian Multi-Academy Trust in 2018.
In addition to adhering to the QMGS Pastoral Charter, life at the school reflects the four pillars of QMGS: "Academic in Purpose," "International in Outlook," "Generous in Approach," and "Enterprising in Spirit."
Along with academic brilliance, we provide a vast array of co-curricular activities.
The school has been ranked among the top 100 secondary schools in the UK for playing cricket by the Cricketer magazine. It is a member of the IOE's Mandarin Excellence Program.
Our motto, "Quas dederis solas semper habebis opes," which means "It is what you give that you will keep as eternal riches," sums up the school community's immense strength and the reason we have attracted national notice for our emphasis on mental health.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 98% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 30.30% | 35.00% | 22.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 47.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 26.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 64% | 10.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 71% | 15.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.04 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 82.68% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 40.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 40.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.18% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 37.61% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 51.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 25.07% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 13.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 17.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.33 | 3.25 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 37.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 43.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 2 | 35.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 52.62% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 25.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 66% 4 | 12.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% 15 | 17.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.2 | 3.29 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 34.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 99% | 43.43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% 3 | 35.16% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 51% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 29.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 70% 15 | 13.96% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 82% 3 | 18.8% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.04 | 3.33 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.57% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 78.81% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 31.19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 43.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.05% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 36.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 53.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 26.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 85% | 17.04% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 85% | 18.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.52% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 44.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.76% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.31 | 26.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.28 | 23.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.30% | 7.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 222 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 60.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 18.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.61 | 30.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.46 | 27.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.1% | 11.34% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 202 | 192 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 64.72% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.78% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 11.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 12.56% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.86 1 | 24.34 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.01 1 | 24.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.3% | 7.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 164 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 63.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 10.22% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 12.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.11% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.87 2 | 24.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.78 | 23.53 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.4% | 6.29% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 15.26% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.95% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 5.21% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.95 | 25.94 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.51 | 26.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.6% | 7.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 19.26% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.79% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 14.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Queen Mary's Grammar School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
