- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.3%
- Pupils
- 296
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Schools in WS3
A postcode district in Walsall
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: WS3 is a postcode district in Walsall with 21 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3021 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All WS3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WS3
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 WS3
21 in WS3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
55 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 460
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
61 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 482
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Top Secondary Schools in WS3
2 in WS3, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
373 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 1,423
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Nurseries in WS3
8 in WS3, highest Ofsted grade first
Blossoms on the Common
Walsall, WS3 4BB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sandbank Nursery School
Walsall, WS3 2HR · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 164
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Valley Nursery School
Walsall, WS3 1HT · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 170
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sixth Forms in WS3
2 in WS3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
373 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 1,423
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Castle School
Walsall, WS3 2ED · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 247
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.1
Special Schools in WS3
2 in WS3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Castle School
Walsall, WS3 2ED · Special · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 247
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.1
Phoenix Academy
Walsall, WS3 2ED · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 12.7%
- Pupils
- 50
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WS3, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good19
- Not graded yet8
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 WS3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WS3 has 30 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 WS3
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 WS3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WS3?
WS3 has 30 schools, including 21 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 2 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 WS3?
The highest-ranked schools in WS3 on Eduscope are St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, St Michael's Church of England C Primary School, Goldsmith Primary 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 do I choose the right school in WS3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in WS3 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.