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Secondary schools in and near WS4

All 3 secondary schools in WS4, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in WS4

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  1. Queen Mary's High School

    Walsall, WS4 2AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Strong standard or better
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well above the England average.

    263 first choices, 149 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1674.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%
    Pupils
    949
    Pupils per teacher
    19.0
    View school Queen Mary's High School
  2. Elmwood School

    Walsall, WS4 1EG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    7.8%
    Pupils
    85
    Pupils per teacher
    5.7
    View school Elmwood School

Just outside WS4

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of WS4.

  1. Ryecroft School

    1.1 miles from WS4 · 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
    –
    View school Ryecroft School
  2. Hydesville Tower School

    1.3 miles from WS4 · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results well above the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1658.7

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    247
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Hydesville Tower School
The big picture

How WS4's secondary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Elmwood School: 3.4Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy: 39.6Queen Mary's High School: 74.1020406080
Secondary schools in WS4

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

WS4 average 7.5%Queen Mary's High School: 4.9%Elmwood School: 7.8%Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy: 9.9%0%4%8%12%16%
Secondary schools in WS4
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in WS4

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in WS4, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in WS4. 0 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.

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How many secondary schools are in WS4?
There are 3 secondary schools in WS4, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in WS4?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in WS4 on Eduscope are Queen Mary's High School and Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in WS4 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in WS4?
When choosing a secondary school in WS4, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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