Best secondary schools in Walsall (2026)
Walsall has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Queen Mary's Grammar School, in the top 3% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 49.0, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Queen Mary's Grammar School Walsall · Grammar · Boys |
74.3 | 74.2 | 97% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 3% in England |
Queen Mary's High School Walsall · Grammar · Girls |
73.3 | 73.5 | 95% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 32% in England |
Joseph Leckie Academy Walsall |
42.8 | 42.4 | 30% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 21% in England |
West Walsall E-ACT Academy Walsall |
40.1 | 39.9 | 35% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 16% in England |
Blue Coat Church of England Academy Walsall · Church of England |
39.4 | 37.4 | 18% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 1% in England |
Walsall Studio School Walsall |
30.2 | 26.9 | 9% | Not judged |
Other towns in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Dudley
- Halesowen
- Kingswinford
- Oldbury (Sandwell)
- Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Solihull
- Stourbridge
- West Bromwich
- Willenhall
- Wolverhampton
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Questions
What is the best secondary school in Walsall?
On exam results over the last three years, Queen Mary's Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Walsall, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.