- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
61 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 478
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.5
Schools in WS2
A postcode district in Walsall
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: WS2 is a postcode district in Walsall with 18 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2918 primary · 8 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All WS2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WS2
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 WS2
18 in WS2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 26 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 229
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 246
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
Top Secondary Schools in WS2
8 in WS2, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
158 first choices, 216 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,186
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Results well above the England average.
139 first choices, 180 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 12.3%
- Pupils
- 1,383
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.6
Nurseries in WS2
9 in WS2, highest Ofsted grade first
Alumwell Nursery School
Walsall, WS2 9UP · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 131
- Pupils per teacher
- 38.8
Little Professors Nursery
Walsall, WS2 8ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Banana Moon Day Nursery Walsall
Walsall, WS2 9SS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WS2
3 in WS2, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
158 first choices, 216 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,186
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Mary Elliot Academy
Walsall, WS2 7DQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 148
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Emmanuel School
Walsall, WS2 8PR · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1654.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in WS2
6 in WS2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Old Hall School
Walsall, WS2 7LU · Special · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 134
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Bescot Hall
Walsall, WS2 9TY · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 45
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Jane Lane School
Walsall, WS2 0JH · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.9%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.6
Private Schools in WS2
4 in WS2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bescot Hall
Walsall, WS2 9TY · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 45
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Ryecroft School
Walsall, WS2 7AN · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 57
- Pupils per teacher
- –
West Midlands Education and Skills
Ws2 8hn · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 45
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WS2, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good13
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet12
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 WS2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WS2 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 WS2
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 WS2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WS2?
WS2 has 29 schools, including 18 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 6 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WS2?
The highest-ranked schools in WS2 on Eduscope are Reedswood E-ACT Academy, County Bridge Primary School, Croft Academy. 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 WS2?
There are 4 independent schools in WS2. 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 WS2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in WS2?
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 WS2 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.