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Queen Mary's Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1377 pupils, and a capacity of 792 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,377

Pupils

792

Capacity

174%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Queen Mary's Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Queen Mary's Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Walsall may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1377 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 792 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Queen Mary's Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG
Local authority
Walsall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
25.7% of pupils
DfE URN
136773

Other Secondary Schools in Walsall

If Queen Mary's Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Mary's Grammar School

Is Queen Mary's Grammar School oversubscribed?

Yes — Queen Mary's Grammar School currently has 1377 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 792 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Mary's Grammar School?

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Walsall publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Queen Mary's Grammar School cover?

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a secondary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Queen Mary's Grammar School?

Queen Mary's Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.