Located in Walsall, Queen Mary's High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Queen Mary's High School currently has around 944 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 1.2% boys and 98.8% girls. Around 24.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 26.4%. pakistani pupils make up about 20.8% , followed by white british at 14.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 90% who stay in school sixth forms and 5% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE
Website: http://www.qmhs.org.uk/
Telephone: 01922721013
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Walsall
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nicola Daniel
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 136777

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 858
Number of Pupils: 944
Number of Boys: 11
Number of Girls: 933

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 18% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian26.40%249
Pakistani20.80%196
White British14.40%136
African9.00%85
Bangladeshi6.70%63
Other Asian4.90%46
Other (any other ethnic group)3.90%37
Chinese2.60%25
Other Mixed2.40%23
White and Asian2.30%22
Other White2.00%19
Caribbean1.40%13
White and Black Caribbean1.10%10
Other Black1.10%10
White and Black African0.50%5
Unclassified0.50%5
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.74)
Of the 120 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 114 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.74
Town average
-0.13
Local authority average
0.05
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
74%
Town average
32%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
99%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
53%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
74.2
Town average
46.0
Local authority average
51.0
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
7.1
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alumwell Nursery School
Primley Avenue , WS2 9UP
4out of 4 2,450 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Fullbrook Nursery School
West Bromwich Road , Walsall WS5 4NN
4out of 4 2,796 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Valley Nursery School
Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT
4out of 4 3,200 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Butts Primary School
Butts Road , WS4 2AH
3out of 4 220 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Blue Lane East , WS2 8HN
3out of 4 770 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Chuckery Junior School
Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ
- not rated 818 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chuckery Infant School
Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ
- not rated 818 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chuckery Primary School
Lincoln Road , WS1 2DZ
3out of 4 818 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Queen Mary's High School
Upper Forster Street , WS4 2AE
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Walsall Studio School
14a Lower Hall Lane , The Goldmine Centre WS1 1RL
- not rated 991 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Comprehensive School A Performing Arts Specialist College
Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND
- not rated 1,047 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Birmingham Street , WS1 2ND
3out of 4 1,047 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Walsall College
Wisemore Campus , WS2 8ES
- not rated 493 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hydesville Tower School
25, Broadway North , Walsall WS1 2QG
- not rated 480 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Pregnant Schoolgirls' Teaching Unit
Lime House , Littleton Street West WS2 8EN
- not rated 523 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School
West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East , Walsall WS2 8HN
- not rated 758 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Ladder School
40 George Street , WS1 1RS
3out of 4 1,068 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Second Chances
The Vine Trust Walsall , 33 Lower Hall Lane WS1 1RR
- not rated 1,084 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.