Alcester Grammar School

About Alcester Grammar School

Alcester Grammar School is an academy converter in Alcester, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,294 pupils on roll. It is part of ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.5 (2025/26). 2.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Warwickshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,294 / 1,290 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 December 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED

Phone

01789762494

Principal

Rachel Thorpe

Website

http://www.alcestergs.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alcester Grammar School?

Alcester Grammar School is an academy converter in Alcester, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Alcester Grammar School have?

Alcester Grammar School has 1,294 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Alcester Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Alcester Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022).

How does Alcester Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Alcester Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.5 in 2025/26.

Is Alcester Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alcester Grammar School is part of ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Alcester Grammar School?

Alcester Grammar School is located at Birmingham Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED.