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.

Sandwell has 22 secondary schools, of which 2 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 16 rated Good — 82% of secondary schools in Sandwell are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Bristnall Hall Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Sandwell follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

22
Total schools
2
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
62.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Bristnall Hall Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
🥈 Q3 Academy Langley
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 Sandwell Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
4. St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
5. Shireland Biomedical Utc
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
6. West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
7. Wood Green Academy
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. Q3 Academy Great Barr
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
9. Perryfields Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
10. Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
11. Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
12. Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
13. The Phoenix Collegiate
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
14. George Salter Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
15. Ormiston Forge Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
16. Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
17. Windsor Olympus Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
18. Shireland CBSO Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
19. Oldbury Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
20. Shireland Collegiate Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 43 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 Bristnall Hall Academy. 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 73% 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.