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Walsall sixth form schools serve a diverse borough with 19 providers, including the highly selective Queen Mary's Grammar School and Queen Mary's High School, both grammar schools offering strong academic pathways. 17% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to England's 24%, while 39% achieve A*/A/B grades against the national average of 47%. 83% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding. Students across Walsall town centre, Bloxwich, Aldridge, and Willenhall have access to both selective grammar schools and inclusive comprehensive sixth forms, with Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy providing a strong state comprehensive option. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #8 | Barr Beacon School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | Aldridge School - A Science College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | West Walsall E-ACT Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Walsall Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #7 | Joseph Leckie Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #10 | Bloxwich Academy | State | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Emmanuel School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Cheslyn Hay Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Great Wyrley Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Castle School, Walsall | State | Not Applicable | 7-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| N/A | Mary Elliot Academy | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Inadequate |
State • Not Applicable • 7-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Queen Mary's High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Queen Mary's Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Blue Coat Church of England Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | The Ladder School | State | Not Applicable | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Walsall Studio School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Not Applicable • 13-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Shire Oak Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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