Alcester Grammar School
Birmingham Road, Alcester, B49 5EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alcester Grammar School is a secondary school in Alcester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 3rd of 36 secondary schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 2 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Alcester Grammar School is a thriving and happy place. Pupils are extremely proud to be part of this highly ambitious school. Leaders have the highest expectations for their pupils. The school's vision of 'nurturing aspiration, achievement and opportunity for all' permeates throughout the whole organisation. Pupils meet these expectations consistently. Pupils love learning. They benefit from an exceptional curriculum. They are completely engaged in lessons and are enthusiastic learners. Teaching and assessment are effective, and pupils learn well. Teachers are highly knowledgeable. They have nurtured a keen sense of curiosity in their pupils. As a result, pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy their lessons very much. Pupils welcome opportunities to extend their experiences wherever possible. Almost all of them participate in the wide range of activities the school provides. Teachers encourage all pupils to take part, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They treat everyone with courtesy and respect those with different lifestyles and backgrounds. Pupils have a strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion. They accept that individuals can be themselves. Pupils feel safe here. There is always a trusted adult to go to. Staff do not tolerate bullying and discriminatory language.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
151 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
264 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,299 pupils on roll, with places for 1,290
Schools near Alcester Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic High School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| Alcester Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.0 |
| Ridgeway Secondary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| Studley High School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 29.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Rachel Thorpe
- Phone
- 01789762494
- Address
- Birmingham Road, Alcester, B49 5ED
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 136622
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.