Queen Mary's Grammar School vs St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 320 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,399 students
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students
| Measure | Queen Mary's Grammar School Walsall, West Midlands | St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 493 | #374 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #402 of 4,090 | #4036 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,399 | 235 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,399 | 235 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 176.6% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk/ | www.st-marymount.walsall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 69.3).
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 235.
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School is a academy school while St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School is boys and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School is co-educational.
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 Queen Mary's Grammar School better than St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Mary's Grammar School ranks higher (85.9 vs 69.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Queen Mary's Grammar School and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Mary's Grammar School: 1,399. St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School: 235. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Mary's Grammar School and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is 28th of 493 and St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School is 374th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).