Alcester Grammar School
Alcester, Warwickshire · B49 5ED
Alcester Grammar School is a coeducational day grammar in rural Warwickshire serving 1,292 pupils from age 11 through the sixth form. The school projects a warm, ambitious ethos with strong pastoral care and exemplary pupil behaviour according to its 2022 Ofsted inspection. It offers a broad academic curriculum with visible investment in enrichment, house-based community, and collaborative local partnerships through the Three Rivers Alliance.
- →Selective grammar entry with strong academic outcomes and ambitious sixth-form progression
- →Thriving pastoral system centred on houses with emphasis on student well-being and development
- →Rich co-curricular offer including Duke of Edinburgh, service programmes, and academic societies in a supportive environment
Who thrives here
Pupils who are academically capable, benefit from structured pastoral care through a house system, and value a balanced education with significant enrichment opportunities. The school suits families seeking a traditional grammar education in a rural setting with strong community values.
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Contact & visit
Birmingham Road
Alcester, Warwickshire
B49 5ED
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Alcester Grammar School cost?
Alcester Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Alcester Grammar School?
Alcester Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Alcester Grammar School's exam results?
At Alcester Grammar School, 18.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 66.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Alcester Grammar School a boarding school?
Alcester Grammar School is a day school in Alcester and does not offer boarding.
What is Alcester Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Alcester Grammar School “Outstanding” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exemplary pupil behaviour and courtesy
✓Positive, thriving, happy school culture
✓Strong pastoral care and house system
✓Ambitious ethos with student pride in school
✓Inclusive environment respecting diversity
Common concerns
!Rural location may limit access to urban cultural venues and specialist facilities
!No recent external inspection data beyond 2022 Ofsted