Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Walsall 2026

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

133

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

60.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

44.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Queen Mary's Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥈	Queen Mary's High School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥉	Sandbank Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Fullbrook Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Rowley View Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Valley Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Lane Head Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	Alumwell Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Ogley Hay Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Mayfield Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
11.	Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
12.	Oakwood School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
13.	Delves Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
14.	Beacon Academy Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
15.	New Invention Learning Academy Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
16.	Kings Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
17.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston Primary	Outstanding	85	View school
18.	St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
19.	St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
20.	Reedswood E-ACT Academy Primary	Good	82	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Walsall?

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

What are the best schools in Walsall?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Walsall is Queen Mary's Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Walsall?

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

What is the average Ofsted rating in Walsall?

15% of primary & secondary schools in Walsall 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.