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.

Walsall has 18 secondary schools, of which 2 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 13 rated Good — 83% of secondary schools in Walsall are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Queen Mary's Grammar School 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.

18
Total schools
2
Outstanding
11%
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
🥉 St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
4. Barr Beacon School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
5. Aldridge School - A Science College
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
6. Joseph Leckie Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
7. The Streetly Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
8. St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
9. Grace Academy Darlaston
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
11. Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
12. Pool Hayes Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
13. Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
14. Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
15. Walsall Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 47 View school
16. Shire Oak Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 31 View school
17. Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 31 View school
18. Walsall Studio School
Secondary
 Good 25 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 2 (11%) 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?
11% of secondary schools in Walsall are rated Outstanding and 72% 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.