Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Sandwell 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 133 schools across Sandwell. Updated with 2025–26 data.

133

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

62.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Grove Vale Primary School Primary	Outstanding	89	View school
🥈	Grace Mary Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
🥉	Shireland Technology Primary Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
4.	Shireland Hall Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
5.	Old Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
6.	Corngreaves Academy Primary	Good	82	View school
7.	Hargate Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
8.	Langley Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
9.	Albert Pritchard Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
10.	Abbey Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
11.	The Westminster School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
12.	The Primrose Centre Not applicable	Good	80	View school
13.	Sandwell Community School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
14.	George Betts Primary Academy Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Moat Farm Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Holy Name Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Moat Farm Junior School Primary	Good	79	View school
18.	Ryders Green Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
19.	Ocker Hill Academy Primary	Good	79	View school
20.	Tameside Primary Academy Primary	Good	78	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Sandwell?

There are 133 primary & secondary schools in Sandwell, of which 20 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Sandwell?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Sandwell is Grove Vale Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Sandwell?

Primary and secondary school applications in Sandwell are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Sandwell council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Sandwell?

15% of primary & secondary schools in Sandwell are rated Outstanding and 71% are rated Good. 74.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.