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  • Cheslyn Hay Academy
  • Joseph Leckie Academy
  • Barr Beacon School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Walsall Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Walsall. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Walsall

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#2WALSALL
#235England

Queen Mary's Grammar School

Sutton Road, Walsall, WS1 2PG
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,344 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 828 applications
Subscription: 4.8xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1WALSALL
#218England

Queen Mary's High School

Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
937 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School144 offers / 874 applications
Subscription: 6.1xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#15WALSALL
#3,208England

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Broad Way, High Heath, Walsall, WS4 1BW
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,390 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School258 offers / 595 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11WALSALL
#2,227England

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RN
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,158 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School174 offers / 654 applications
Subscription: 3.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10WALSALL
#2,214England

Walsall Academy

Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LX
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,382 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School204 offers / 740 applications
Subscription: 3.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9WALSALL
#2,122England

Cheslyn Hay Academy

Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7JQ
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,259 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School217 offers / 400 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12WALSALL
#2,313England

Joseph Leckie Academy

Walstead Road West, Walsall, WS5 4PG
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,516 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School255 offers / 390 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3WALSALL
#1,003England

Barr Beacon School

Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,557 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School255 offers / 1143 applications
Subscription: 4.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7WALSALL
#1,649England

Aldridge School - A Science College

Tynings Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0BG
Walsall council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,593 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School277 offers / 286 applications
Subscription: 1.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Walsall

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Neighbourhoods in Walsall

Aldridge is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11St Francis of Assisi Catholic CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#3Barr Beacon SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#7Aldridge School - A Science CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Barr Beacon School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Aldridge School - A Science College#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Birchills is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13West Walsall E-ACT AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
West Walsall E-ACT Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bloxwich is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Walsall AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#12Joseph Leckie AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#18Bloxwich AcademyStateAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Walsall Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Joseph Leckie Academy#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Bloxwich Academy#18
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Brownhills is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Brownhills Ormiston AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Brownhills Ormiston Academy#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Caldmore is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Emmanuel SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
#8Abu Bakr Boys SchoolIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsBoysNoneInformation not available
Emmanuel School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Abu Bakr Boys School#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Cheslyn Hay is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Cheslyn Hay AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Cheslyn Hay Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Great Wyrley is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Great Wyrley AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Great Wyrley Academy#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

High Heath is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Ormiston Shelfield Community AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Palfrey is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan AcademyIndependentAll-through4-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Rushall is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Queen Mary's High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Queen Mary's High School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

The Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Queen Mary's Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Queen Mary's Grammar School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Walsall Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Blue Coat Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#5Hydesville Tower SchoolIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
#20Walsall Studio SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Blue Coat Church of England Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Hydesville Tower School#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Walsall Studio School#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Walsall Wood is a popular residential pocket within the Walsall area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Walsall and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Shire Oak AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Shire Oak Academy#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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