Mayfield Preparatory School vs Queen Mary's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 184 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfield Preparatory School
WALSALL · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
178 students
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,399 students
| Measure | Mayfield Preparatory School WALSALL, West Midlands | Queen Mary's Grammar School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #28 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #402 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 178 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 176.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 74.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.9 |
| town | WALSALL | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mayfieldprep.co.uk | www.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 178.
- •Mayfield Preparatory School is a independent school while Queen Mary's Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Mayfield Preparatory School is co-educational and Queen Mary's Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mayfield Preparatory School better than Queen Mary's Grammar School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mayfield Preparatory School and Queen Mary's Grammar School?
About 184 m in a straight line, between WALSALL and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mayfield Preparatory School: 178. Queen Mary's Grammar School: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mayfield Preparatory School and Queen Mary's Grammar School rank in West Midlands?
Mayfield Preparatory School is unranked and Queen Mary's Grammar School is 28th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).