Best Primary Schools in Walsall 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 85 schools across Walsall. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

14%

Outstanding rate

60.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

44.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥈	St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
🥉	New Invention Learning Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
4.	St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
5.	County Bridge Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
6.	St John's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
7.	Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Primary	Good	71	View school
8.	St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
9.	Walsall Wood School Primary	Good	69	View school
10.	St Michael's Church of England C Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
11.	Blackwood School Primary	Good	67	View school
12.	Millfield Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
13.	Manor Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
14.	Ryders Hayes School Primary	Good	66	View school
15.	Woods Bank Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
16.	Reedswood E-ACT Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
17.	Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School Primary	Good	65	View school
18.	Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre Primary	Good	64	View school
19.	Salisbury Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
20.	Kings Hill Primary School Primary	Outstanding	64	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Walsall?

There are 85 primary schools in Walsall, of which 12 (14%) 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly. 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?

14% of primary schools in Walsall are rated Outstanding and 66% 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.