Best Secondary Schools in Sandwell 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 22 schools across Sandwell. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

62.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Q3 Academy Langley Secondary	Good	67	View school
🥈	Shireland Collegiate Academy Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
🥉	Bristnall Hall Academy Secondary	Good	59	View school
4.	Wood Green Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
5.	Sandwell Academy Secondary	Outstanding	54	View school
6.	St Michael's Church of England High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
7.	West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
8.	Holly Lodge High School College of Science Secondary	Good	53	View school
9.	Q3 Academy Great Barr Secondary	Good	52	View school
10.	Perryfields Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school
11.	Ormiston Forge Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school
12.	Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Secondary	Good	44	View school
13.	George Salter Academy Secondary	Good	43	View school
14.	The Phoenix Collegiate Secondary	Requires Improvement	42	View school
15.	Oldbury Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school
16.	Gospel Oak School Secondary	Good	39	View school
17.	Shireland Biomedical Utc Secondary	Requires Improvement	34	View school
18.	Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Secondary	Inadequate	34	View school
19.	Wodensborough Ormiston Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	33	View school
20.	Q3 Academy Tipton Secondary	Inadequate	26	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Sandwell?

There are 22 secondary schools in Sandwell, of which 2 (9%) 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 Q3 Academy Langley. 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?

9% of secondary schools in Sandwell are rated Outstanding and 55% 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.