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.

Staffordshire has 54 secondary schools, of which 2 (4%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 45 rated Good — 87% of secondary schools in Staffordshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Painsley Catholic College currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Staffordshire 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.

54
Total schools
2
Outstanding
4%
Outstanding rate
65.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Painsley Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
🥈 The Friary School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
🥉 Endon High School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
4. Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
5. King Edward VI School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
6. Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
7. Kinver High School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
8. Walton High School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
9. Madeley High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
10. Landau Forte Academy, QEMS
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
11. Kingsmead School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
12. Erasmus Darwin Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
13. Alleyne's Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
14. Wolgarston High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
15. Codsall Community High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
16. The de Ferrers Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
17. Blythe Bridge High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
18. John Taylor Free School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
19. The Hart School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
20. Clayton Hall Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 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 Painsley Catholic College. 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 83% 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.