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Schools in WS9

A postcode district in Walsall

  • Postcode district
  • 18 schools and nurseries

In short: WS9 is a postcode district in Walsall with 8 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries188 primary · 5 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in WS9

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.

All WS9 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in WS9

8 in WS9, best first

Castlefort Academy

Walsall, WS9 9JP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

27 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
5.7%
Pupils
225
Pupils per teacher
23.5
View school Castlefort Academy

Top Secondary Schools in WS9

5 in WS9, best first

Barr Beacon School

Walsall, WS9 0RF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

333 first choices, 264 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,469
Pupils per teacher
13.8
View school Barr Beacon School

Nurseries in WS9

6 in WS9, highest Ofsted grade first

Headstart

Walsall, WS9 9NA · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Good

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Headstart

Sixth Forms in WS9

4 in WS9, by the school's Eduscope score

Barr Beacon School

Walsall, WS9 0RF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

333 first choices, 264 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,469
Pupils per teacher
13.8
View school Barr Beacon School

Special Schools in WS9

1 in WS9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Oakwood School

Walsall, WS9 9JS · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 15

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.0%
Pupils
272
Pupils per teacher
7.2
View school Oakwood School
The map

Every school in WS9, 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.

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Whetstone Field Primary School, GoodSt John's Church of England Primary School, GoodSt Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Francis of Assisi Catholic College, Expected standard or betterLeighswood School, Good in every areaCooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School, GoodShire Oak Academy, Inadequate in 3 areasBarr Beacon School, GoodAldridge School - A Science College, GoodSt Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, Good or betterOakwood School, OutstandingCastlefort Academy, Good or betterAdventureland Day Nursery, GoodHeadstart, GoodThe Aldridge Nursery, GoodThe Old School House Nursery AldridgeYour Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Walsall WoodAngels Day Nursery
  • Outstanding1
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in WS9 sit in 2 council areas. 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 WS9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

WS9 has 18 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 WS9

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 WS9

How many schools are in WS9?

WS9 has 18 schools, including 8 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in WS9?

The highest-ranked schools in WS9 on Eduscope are St Francis of Assisi Catholic College, St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, Castlefort 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 WS9?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in WS9 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.

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