Best Secondary Schools in Staffordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 54 schools across Staffordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

65.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	John Taylor High School Secondary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥈	Painsley Catholic College Secondary	Outstanding	74	View school
🥉	The Friary School Secondary	Good	64	View school
4.	Madeley High School Secondary	Good	62	View school
5.	Blessed William Howard Catholic School Secondary	Good	60	View school
6.	King Edward VI School Secondary	Good	60	View school
7.	Wolgarston High School Secondary	Good	59	View school
8.	Walton High School Secondary	Good	59	View school
9.	Endon High School Secondary	Good	56	View school
10.	Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Secondary	Good	55	View school
11.	Blythe Bridge High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
12.	The Weston Road Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
13.	Codsall Community High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
14.	Erasmus Darwin Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
15.	John Taylor Free School Secondary	Good	53	View school
16.	Alleyne's Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
17.	Sir Graham Balfour High School Secondary	Good	52	View school
18.	Moorside High School Secondary	Good	51	View school
19.	The de Ferrers Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school
20.	Clayton Hall Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Staffordshire?

There are 54 secondary schools in Staffordshire, of which 2 (4%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Staffordshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Staffordshire is John Taylor High School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Staffordshire?

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

What is the average Ofsted rating in Staffordshire?

4% of secondary schools in Staffordshire are rated Outstanding and 67% are rated Good. 78.1% 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.