- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 231
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Schools in WS8
A postcode district in Walsall
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: WS8 is a postcode district in Walsall with 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 3 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries117 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
Top-rated
All WS8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WS8
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 WS8
7 in WS8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
22 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1141%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
24 first choices, 25 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Top Secondary Schools in WS8
1 in WS8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
129 first choices, 147 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 778
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Nurseries in WS8
3 in WS8, highest Ofsted grade first
Ogley Hay Nursery School
Walsall, WS8 6AU · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 92
- Pupils per teacher
- 36.9
Little Green Dragons Day Nursery
Walsall, WS8 7JW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Precious Little Ones daycare nursery and Forest School
Brownhills, WS8 6AD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WS8, 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
- Good8
- Not graded yet2
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 WS8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WS8 has 11 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 WS8
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 WS8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WS8?
WS8 has 11 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 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 WS8?
The highest-ranked schools in WS8 on Eduscope are Walsall Wood School, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Watling Street 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 WS8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in WS8 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.