What are the best grammar schools in West Midlands?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked grammar schools in West Midlands include Edgbaston High School for Girls, Hallfield School, and King Edward's School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in West Midlands?

West Midlands has 280 grammar schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 1500 are rated Good, meaning 89% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are grammar schools in West Midlands ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in West Midlands grammar schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in West Midlands is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How do grammar school admissions work in West Midlands?

Grammar schools in West Midlands select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Best Grammar Schools in West Midlands

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Edgbaston High School for Girls

Birmingham, B15 3TS

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils797

P/T Ratio–

Hallfield School

B15 3SJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils452

P/T Ratio–

King Edward's School

Birmingham, B15 2UA

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils815

P/T Ratio–

King Edward VI High School for Girls

Birmingham, B15 2UB

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils664

P/T Ratio–

King's High School

Warwickshire, CV34 6YE

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils820

P/T Ratio–

Norfolk House School

Birmingham, B15 3PS

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils118

P/T Ratio–

OneSchool Global UK

Atherstone, CV9 1AE

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils119

P/T Ratio–

Priory School

B15 2UR

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils330

P/T Ratio–

Royal Grammar School Worcester

Worcester, WR1 1HP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,440

P/T Ratio–

Rugby School

Rugby, CV21 3AW

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils869

P/T Ratio–

Shrewsbury High School GDST

SY1 1TN

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–20 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils338

P/T Ratio–

Solihull School

Solihull, B91 3DJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,565

P/T Ratio–

Stafford Grammar School

ST18 9AT

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils381

P/T Ratio–

St. Dominic's Grammar School

Stafford, ST19 9BA

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils319

P/T Ratio–

St George's School Edgbaston

West Midlands, B15 1RX

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils360

P/T Ratio–

The Kingsley School

Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils305

P/T Ratio–

Warwick School

Warwick, CV34 6PP

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils1,250

P/T Ratio–

Wolverhampton Grammar School

Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils739

P/T Ratio–

Wrekin College

Telford, TF1 3BH

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils517

P/T Ratio–

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Ofsted

Outstanding

Birmingham, B14 7QJ

Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys

Progress 8+1.09

Attainment 883.3

Eng+Maths100%

Pupils1,059

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Ofsted

Outstanding

Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NH

Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys

Progress 8+0.75

Attainment 875.8

Eng+Maths100%

Pupils1,455

King Edward VI School

Ofsted

Outstanding

Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6BE

Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys

Progress 8+1.21

Attainment 881.7

Eng+Maths100%

Pupils869

Lawrence Sheriff School

Ofsted

Outstanding

Rugby, CV21 3AG

Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys

Progress 8+0.89

Attainment 877.1

Eng+Maths99%

Pupils1,201

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Ofsted

Outstanding

Walsall, WS1 2PG

Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys

Progress 8+0.60

Attainment 874.3

Eng+Maths100%

Pupils1,399

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 51 grammar schools in West Midlands, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	West Midlands	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	94%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.74	+0.00
Attainment 8	61.4	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	15%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£6,918	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Grammar Schools in West Midlands

Edgbaston High School for Girls

Hallfield School

King Edward's School

King Edward VI High School for Girls

King's High School

Norfolk House School

OneSchool Global UK

Priory School

Royal Grammar School Worcester

Rugby School

Shrewsbury High School GDST

Solihull School

Stafford Grammar School

St. Dominic's Grammar School

St George's School Edgbaston

The Kingsley School

Warwick School

Wolverhampton Grammar School

Wrekin College

King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

King Edward VI School

Lawrence Sheriff School

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best grammar schools in West Midlands?

How many Ofsted Outstanding grammar schools are in West Midlands?

How are grammar schools in West Midlands ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in West Midlands grammar schools?

How do grammar school admissions work in West Midlands?

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