Best 3 Secondary schools in Walsall – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Queen Mary's Grammar School (Secondary) in Walsall; Queen Mary's High School (Secondary) in Walsall; Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (Secondary) in Walsall — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Queen Mary's Grammar School, Queen Mary's High School and Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Walsall, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Queen Mary's Grammar School), published May 2023. The lowest is 2 (Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Queen Mary's Grammar School (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,750, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as THE MERCIAN TRUST and Ormiston Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Queen Mary's Grammar School WS1 2PG	Queen Mary's High School WS4 2AE	Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy WS4 1BW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Walsall West Midlands WS1 2PG	Walsall West Midlands WS4 2AE	Walsall West Midlands WS4 1BW
Latest Ofsted	1 22 May 2023	1 22 Nov 2021	2 19 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	792	858	1375
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE MERCIAN TRUST	THE MERCIAN TRUST	Ormiston Academies Trust
Website	www.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk	www.qmhs.org.uk	www.scacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01922720696	01922721013	01922685777
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Queen Mary's Grammar School

WS1 2PG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 2PG
Ofsted: 1 22 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE MERCIAN TRUST
Website: www.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk
Telephone: 01922720696

Queen Mary's High School

WS4 2AE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Walsall
West Midlands
WS4 2AE
Ofsted: 1 22 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE MERCIAN TRUST
Website: www.qmhs.org.uk
Telephone: 01922721013

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

WS4 1BW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Walsall
West Midlands
WS4 1BW
Ofsted: 2 19 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ormiston Academies Trust
Website: www.scacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01922685777

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.