- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
Schools in WS1
A postcode district in Walsall
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: WS1 is a postcode district in Walsall with 13 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2913 primary · 8 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All WS1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WS1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WS1
13 in WS1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 366
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 340
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Top Secondary Schools in WS1
8 in WS1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
367 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1672.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,399
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
130 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 972
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1632.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 18.2%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in WS1
11 in WS1, highest Ofsted grade first
Abu Bakr Nursery
Walsall, WS1 4JJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Crickets Nursery
Walsall, WS1 3BE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Children's Learning Tree
Walsall, WS1 4HE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WS1
4 in WS1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
367 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1672.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 1,399
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
130 first choices, 154 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 972
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1632.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 18.2%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Special Schools in WS1
1 in WS1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cherry Tree School
Walsall, WS1 4AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WS1
5 in WS1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cherry Tree School
Walsall, WS1 4AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hydesville Tower School
Ws1 2qg · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1658.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 247
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Abu Bakr Boys School
Walsall, WS1 4JJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1635.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 75
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WS1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good12
- Requires improvement2
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WS1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WS1 has 29 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WS1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WS1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WS1?
WS1 has 29 schools, including 13 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WS1?
The highest-ranked schools in WS1 on Eduscope are Queen Mary's Grammar School, St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School, Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in WS1?
There are 5 independent schools in WS1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in WS1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in WS1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in WS1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.