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Queen Mary's Grammar School is a Secondary, Boys school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1312 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C- 0
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B
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A-
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| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 15.8 | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.77 | 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% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 51.75% | 45.2% |
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% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 13.54% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 17.68% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.33 | 3.25 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.86% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 37.68% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 43.64% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.41% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.27% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.27% | 2.15% |
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% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 52.62% | 43.33% |
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 | 69% | 25.96% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 66% 4 | 12.81% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% 15 | 17.5% | 16.42% |
| 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 – 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% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.9% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 34.71% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 99% | 43.43% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.19% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.52% | 2.77% |
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% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 51% | 42.55% |
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% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 70% 15 | 13.96% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 82% 3 | 18.8% | 15.92% |
| 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 – 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% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 78.81% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 31.19% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 43.57% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.05% | 2.07% |
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% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 53.92% | 43.01% |
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% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 85% | 17.04% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 85% | 18.12% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.67% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 44.52% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.81% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.76% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 42.61 | 30.7 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.46 | 27.01 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.1% | 11.34% | 17.63% |
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 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 64.72% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.78% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 11.78% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 12.56% | 10.71% |
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 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.01 1 | 24.85 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.3% | 7.81% | 12.99% |
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% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 10.22% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 12.17% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.11% | 8.81% |
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 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.78 | 23.53 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 31.4% | 6.29% | 13.27% |
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% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.95% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.79% | 15.82% |
| 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 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.51 | 26.03 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.6% | 7.29% | 12.59% |
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% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.79% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 14.05% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.05% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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