- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
64 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 408
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in WS6
A postcode district in Staffordshire
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: WS6 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries105 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All WS6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WS6
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 WS6
5 in WS6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 269
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
47 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 453
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Top Secondary Schools in WS6
2 in WS6, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
229 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,279
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
129 first choices, 148 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 606
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in WS6
3 in WS6, highest Ofsted grade first
Teddy Bears Nursery
Walsall, WS6 6AT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Explorers Pre-school
Walsall, WS6 7DY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Puddleducks Day Nursery
Walsall, WS6 6DL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WS6
2 in WS6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
229 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,279
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
129 first choices, 148 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 606
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WS6, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good6
- Not graded yet3
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 WS6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WS6 has 10 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 WS6
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 WS6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WS6?
WS6 has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WS6?
The highest-ranked schools in WS6 on Eduscope are Landywood Primary School, Cheslyn Hay Academy, Glenthorne Community Primary 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 do I choose the right school in WS6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in WS6 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.