- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 362
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
Schools in WV12
A postcode district in Walsall
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: WV12 is a postcode district in Walsall with 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 1 nursery. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries129 primary · 3 secondary · 1 nursery
Top-rated
All WV12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WV12
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 WV12
9 in WV12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
53 first choices, 54 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 488
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
48 first choices, 49 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.7
Top Secondary Schools in WV12
3 in WV12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
128 first choices, 241 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,162
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
166 first choices, 224 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,106
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Nurseries in WV12
1 in WV12, highest Ofsted grade first
Lane Head Nursery School
Willenhall, WV12 4JQ · State · Nursery · Ages 3 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 75
- Pupils per teacher
- 45.0
Sixth Forms in WV12
2 in WV12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
128 first choices, 241 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 1,162
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
166 first choices, 224 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1632.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,106
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WV12, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good5
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- 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 WV12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WV12 has 12 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 WV12
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 WV12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WV12?
WV12 has 12 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 1 nursery. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WV12?
The highest-ranked schools in WV12 on Eduscope are New Invention Learning Academy, Beacon Academy, Woodlands Academy of Learning. 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 WV12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in WV12 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.