Queen Mary's Grammar School vs Whitehall Junior Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 843 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
Whitehall Junior Community School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
340 students
| Measure | Queen Mary's Grammar School Walsall, West Midlands | Whitehall Junior Community School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 493 | #1092 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #402 of 4,090 | #10630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,399 | 340 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,399 | 340 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 46.8% |
| Capacity filled | 176.6% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.whitehall-j.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 37.9).
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 340.
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School is a academy school while Whitehall Junior Community School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School is boys and Whitehall Junior Community 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 Whitehall Junior Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Mary's Grammar School ranks higher (85.9 vs 37.9 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 Whitehall Junior Community School?
About 843 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. Whitehall Junior Community School: 340. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Mary's Grammar School and Whitehall Junior Community School rank in West Midlands?
Queen Mary's Grammar School is 28th of 493 and Whitehall Junior Community School is 1092nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).