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Schools near WS1

Walsall, Walsall · ranked for your family, with the reasons

30 state primary schools within 2 miles and 41 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WS1, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

iWhere the middle is

How it is worked outThe middle of WS1 is the average position of the 27 schools and nurseries we hold in it.

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  • Distances are as the crow flies.
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State primary schools near WS1

30 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WS1, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

    State primary · Church of England · Walsall · 0.17 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.17 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.3 of 20 points

      0.17 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Caldmore Primary Academy

    State primary · Walsall · 0.16 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.16 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.4 of 20 points

      0.16 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

    State primary · Church of England · Walsall · 0.28 miles

    67of 100

    0.28 miles · results: top 34% in England · classes of 2 on average

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.28 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 2.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Chuckery Primary School

    State primary · Walsall · 0.57 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.57 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.3 of 20 points

      0.57 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Walsall · 0.32 miles

    64of 100

    0.32 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.8 of 20 points

      0.32 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 28 of 45. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy

    State primary · Walsall · 0.40 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.40 miles · classes of 29 on average

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      No published inspection for this school. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16 of 20 points

      0.40 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Salisbury Primary School

    State primary · Wednesbury · 2.0 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.2 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Whitehall Junior Community School

    State primary · Walsall · 0.52 miles

    62of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.52 miles · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.8 of 20 points

      0.52 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Palfrey Infant School

    State primary · Walsall · 0.47 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.47 miles · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.3 of 20 points

      0.47 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Tameside Primary Academy

    State primary · Wednesbury · 2.0 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.2 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near WS1

41 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WS1, ranked by what matters to you. 6 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Queen Mary's Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Boys · Walsall · 0.46 miles

    77of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 0.46 miles · results: top 13% in England

    How it scored 77
    • Resultsmatters17.6 of 20 points

      Top 13% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.60 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.2 of 20 points

      0.46 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 135 of 367. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 3.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. West Walsall E-ACT Academy

    State secondary · Walsall · 1.4 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters11.5 of 20 points

      Top 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 28.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Joseph Leckie Academy

    State secondary · Walsall · 0.91 miles

    74of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.91 miles · results: top 43% in England

    How it scored 74
    • Resultsmatters11.5 of 20 points

      Top 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.11 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.4 of 20 points

      0.91 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 6.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. The Phoenix Collegiate

    State secondary · West Bromwich · 2.8 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 38% in England

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points

      Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.7 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 15.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St John Wall Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Birmingham · 4.4 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 6% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.82 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.3 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 24.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 18.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Wednesbury · 1.5 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.5 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters6.9 of 20 points

      Better than 34% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 23.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Queen Mary's High School

    State secondary · Grammar · Girls · Walsall · 0.82 miles

    70of 100

    Results: top 15% in England · 0.82 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters17.2 of 20 points

      Top 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.55 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.7 of 20 points

      0.82 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 96 of 263. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hamstead Hall Academy

    State secondary · Birmingham · 3.6 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 47% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.05 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.5 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Blue Coat Church of England Academy

    State secondary · Church of England · Walsall · 0.24 miles

    67of 100

    0.24 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 49% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters10.3 of 20 points

      Top 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19 of 20 points

      0.24 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 119 of 130. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 3.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Wood Green Academy

    State secondary · Wednesbury · 1.5 miles

    61of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2020) · 1.5 miles · results: top 47% in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.1 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of WS1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 232 of 260. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 5.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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