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 open secondary schools. Of the 18 with a published Ofsted inspection, 2 (11%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 83% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Queen Mary's Grammar School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Walsall follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

18
Total schools
2
Outstanding (historic grade)
11%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
60.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Best primary schools in WalsallTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in WalsallTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in WalsallPrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in WalsallReception–Year 6 only How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Walsall?
There are 18 open secondary schools in Walsall (closed schools are excluded). 2 of the 18 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Walsall?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Walsall is Queen Mary's Grammar School. The full ranked table above lists the top 18 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Walsall?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Walsall?
Primary and secondary applications in Walsall are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Walsall council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.