Best Secondary Schools in Walsall 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 18 schools across Walsall. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

60.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

44.5

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Queen Mary's High School Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥈	Queen Mary's Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Barr Beacon School Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
4.	St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Secondary	Good	58	View school
5.	Walsall Academy Secondary	Good	53	View school
6.	Aldridge School - A Science College Secondary	Good	49	View school
7.	The Streetly Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	46	View school
8.	St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Secondary	Good	46	View school
9.	Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	44	View school
10.	Blue Coat Church of England Academy Secondary	Good	43	View school
11.	Grace Academy Darlaston Secondary	Good	42	View school
12.	Joseph Leckie Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	42	View school
13.	Brownhills Ormiston Academy Secondary	Good	40	View school
14.	West Walsall E-ACT Academy Secondary	Good	39	View school
15.	Pool Hayes Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	36	View school
16.	Walsall Studio School Secondary	Good	36	View school
17.	Shire Oak Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	32	View school
18.	Willenhall E-ACT Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	29	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Walsall?

There are 18 secondary schools in Walsall, of which 3 (17%) 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 High 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?

17% of secondary schools in Walsall are rated Outstanding and 50% 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.