Queen Mary's Grammar School

What Queen Mary's Grammar School does

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar school based in Walsall, West Midlands (United Kingdom), founded in 1554 by Mary Tudor. It operates as a state-funded academy within The Mercian Trust multi-academy trust, which comprises nine schools across Sandwell and Walsall. The school admits 180 boys into Year 7 each September through a GL Assessment entrance examination administered as part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership, with a co-educational Sixth Form accepting students from across the region for A-Level study. It received an Outstanding Ofsted rating across all inspection areas in March 2023 and reports 99% A-Level pass rates and 70% A*/A/B grades for its 2025 cohort.

The school's core products are the Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level) curricula, delivered alongside an extensive co-curricular portfolio including the Combined Cadet Force (300+ cadets), Mandarin Excellence Programme, Horizon near-space programme, Music, Sport, and the Farchynys Welsh Centre in Snowdonia. Technology stack is limited and undifferentiated: Microsoft Teams serves as the digital learning and communication platform, and BioStore provides a biometric fingerprint cashless catering system integrated with ParentMail. Student support is delivered through a centralised Welfare Hub covering safeguarding, SEND, SEMH, and mental health partnerships (Kooth, Walsall School Nurses), with financial assistance via the 16-19 Bursary Fund and a three-tier QM Foundation Support Bursary.

As a state-funded academy, QMGS does not charge tuition fees and its primary revenue source is government education grant funding, supplemented by voluntary contributions, catering income from Innovate Catering Services, fees for co-curricular activities and trips, and community venue hire through The Mercian Trust schoolhire platform. Pricing for paid services ranges from £0.75 (break-time snacks) to £2.75 (main meals) and up to £1,000 per academic year in bursary support. The school's primary customer segments are Year 7-11 boys preparing for GCSEs and a mixed Year 12-13 Sixth Form preparing for university and apprenticeships, with secondary segments including families requiring financial assistance and the broader Walsall community served via the Community Hub.

Name

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Legal name

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Website

https://qmgs.walsall.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar school (Years 7-11) with co-educational Sixth Form in Walsall, UK, founded in 1554. It delivers free state-funded education with Outstanding Ofsted outcomes as part of The Mercian Trust multi-academy trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Secondary school education
• Selective grammar school
• Sixth form education
• Academic curriculum programs
• Co-curricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Walsall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: As a state-funded academy within The Mercian Trust, the school receives government funding to provide free education to students. Additional revenue comes from voluntary contributions, co-curricular activity fees, and community facility hire.
2. Co-curricular Activities and Trips: Revenue from optional activities including international expeditions, CCF camps, music lessons, LAMDA lessons, and educational visits. Means-tested financial support available through Foundation Bursary.
3. Catering Services: Innovate catering services provide meals to students with prices ranging from £0.75 to £2.75 per item. Free school meals provided to eligible students up to £2.75 per day.
4. Community Hub and Facility Hire: Pre-loved uniform and food donations distributed through Community Hub. Venue hire through the Mercian Trust schoolhire platform for external events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar school (Years 7-11) with co-educational Sixth Form (Years 12-13), providing free state-funded education for pupils aged 11-18 in Walsall, West Midlands. The school delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum across Key Stage 3 (Years 7-8), Key Stage 4 GCSEs, and Key Stage 5 A-Levels, complemented by extensive co-curricular programmes including the Combined Cadet Force, Music, Sports, Mandarin Excellence Programme, and outdoor education at the Farchynys Welsh Centre in Snowdonia.

Product overview

Queen Mary's Grammar School is a selective boys' grammar school (Years 7-11) with co-educational Sixth Form (Years 12-13), providing free state-funded education for pupils aged 11-18. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum across three key stages (Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 GCSEs, and Key Stage 5 A-Levels) complemented by extensive co-curricular programmes including the Combined Cadet Force, Music, Sports, Mandarin Excellence Programme, and the Farchynys Welsh Centre. Student support is delivered through the Welfare Hub (safeguarding, SEMH, first aid), SEND services, and financial support including the 16-19 Bursary and Foundation Support Bursary. The school uses Microsoft Teams for digital learning and BioStore for cashless biometric catering payments. As part of The Mercian Trust multi-academy trust, the school maintains academic excellence with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Key Stage 3 Curriculum
• Key Stage 4 Curriculum (GCSE)
• Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form Curriculum (A-Levels)
• CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance)
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
• Mandarin Excellence Programme
• Music Programme
• Sports Programme
• Horizon Near-Space Programme
• Farchynys Welsh Centre
• Entrance Examination Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Outstanding Ofsted rating in all areas (2023)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Mercian TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In January 2018, Queen Mary's Grammar School became a founder member of The Mercian Trust, a multi-academy trust now comprising nine schools across Sandwell and Walsall. The Trust provides governance, shared resources, and collaborative opportunities while the school maintains its autonomy and commitment to its foundational pillars. Mr TJ Swain stood down as Headmaster to become founding CEO of the Trust, with Mr RJ Langton succeeding as Headmaster.
• West Midlands Grammar Schools PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership of 19 grammar schools across Birmingham, Shropshire, Walsall, Warwickshire, and Wolverhampton. Enables shared entrance test data so students sitting one test can be considered for multiple schools. Queen Mary's administers the GL Assessment test as part of this consortium.
• Atom LearningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Atom Learning provides free online 11+ preparation platform for Pupil Premium eligible students. Designed to help children familiarise with 11+ question types and build exam technique and confidence.
• KoothminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline mental health and wellbeing community for children and young people aged 11-24. Offers emotional and mental health support through chat-based messaging with qualified counsellors available seven days a week.
• Mercian Multi-Academy Trust Partner SchoolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe school offers additional A-Level subjects through links with Mercian MAT partners including Ancient History, Photography, Physical Education, Theatre Studies, Music, German and Politics.
• Innovate Catering ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInnovate provides catering services for staff and students. Offers diverse menus including halal options with separate preparation equipment. Meals priced from £0.75 to £2.75 with meal deals available.
• Queen Mary's Club (Alumni)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe alumni association maintains connections with former students, supports fundraising, and contributes to current pupils' educational experience. Non-political body for networking, friendship, and betterment of education.
• Hindu Forum (Balbir Seimar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting food donations to the QMGS Community Hub.
• Ahmaddiya Muslim Women's Walsall Branch (Bushra Naureen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting food donations to the QMGS Community Hub.
• Masjid al Falaah (Adil Parkar)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting food donations to the QMGS Community Hub.
• Walsall School NursesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool nursing service provides health support for children and young people aged 5-19 including advice on emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, and sexual health. ChatHealth text service available.
• RAF CosfordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAF section of CCF regularly goes flying and gliding at RAF Cosford. Cadets complete flying scholarships including solo flight opportunities.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• King Edward's School, Birmingham: Highly selective independent boys' school in Birmingham serving the same West Midlands grammar market. Directly comparable as a top-tier selective boys' school competing for the same high-attaining pupils, with similar Oxbridge progression outcomes.
• Nottingham High School: Selective independent grammar school in the East Midlands offering GCSEs and A-Levels. Comparable as a peer selective grammar with similar size, history, and focus on academic outcomes and university progression.
• Warwick School: Selective boys' independent school in Warwick with similar historical pedigree and academic focus. Directly comparable as a boys' grammar-style school serving Warwickshire and the broader West Midlands selective market.
• Bishop Vesey's Grammar School: Selective co-educational grammar school in Sutton Coldfield and fellow West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership member. Directly comparable as a state-funded selective grammar school competing for the same regional applicant pool.
• Wolverhampton Grammar School: Independent selective grammar school in Wolverhampton, directly comparable as a West Midlands grammar school offering GCSEs and A-Levels to students aged 11-18. Competitor for the same selective applicant pool across the region.
• Queen Mary's High School: The sister girls' grammar school in Walsall sharing historical ties and the same selective admissions geography. Closest direct peer given shared foundation, geography, and overlap on West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership.
• Manchester Grammar School: One of the UK's most prestigious selective boys' grammar schools with similar academic outcomes and Oxbridge progression. Comparable as a national-level selective grammar school benchmark for academic performance and reputation.
• King Edward VI Five Ways School: Selective state grammar school in Birmingham and fellow West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership member. Directly comparable as a state-funded selective grammar competing for the same regional high-attaining applicant pool.
• King Edward VI Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon: Selective co-educational grammar school with similar heritage and admission via the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership entrance test. Directly comparable as a state grammar competing for the same selective pupil cohort.

Broad incumbents

• Repton School: Historic independent co-educational school in Derbyshire with similar heritage pedigree (founded 1557) and broad co-curricular offering. Comparable as a larger established competitor in the broader Midlands independent/grammar market for academic and co-curricular programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qmgs1554

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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