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.

Walsall has 85 primary schools, of which 8 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 69 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Walsall are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Walsall 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.

85
Total schools
8
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
60.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Delves Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Beacon Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. New Invention Learning Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
5. Kings Hill Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
6. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
7. St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Alumwell Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. New Invention Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Park Hall Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Rushall Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Delves Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. St James Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Barcroft Academy
Primary
 Good 80 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 8 (9%) 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 Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy. 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?
9% of primary schools in Walsall are rated Outstanding and 81% 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.