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Queen Mary's High School Catchment Area

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

Queen Mary's High School is a academy converter secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 944 pupils, and a capacity of 858 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

944

Pupils

858

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2021

Queen Mary's High School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Queen Mary's High 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: 944 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 858 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 High School — School Information

Full address
Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE
Local authority
Walsall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
24.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136777

Other Secondary Schools in Walsall

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Mary's High School

Is Queen Mary's High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Queen Mary's High School currently has 944 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 858 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

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

Queen Mary's High 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 High School cover?

Queen Mary's High 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 High School?

Queen Mary's High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.