Ofsted school ratings in Walsall
In Walsall (West Midlands), 51 of 59 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 86.4%. That is 0.7 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 86.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 5
- Good
- 46
- Requires improvement
- 6
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 59
- rank 93/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Walsall (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Walsall | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 5 | 8.5% |
| Good | 46 | 78.0% |
| Requires improvement | 6 | 10.2% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 3.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Walsall
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 87.8% |
| Secondary | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Special | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
More about Walsall
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Redcar and Cleveland87.1%
- North Yorkshire87.0%
- Cheshire East87.0%
- Derby86.3%
- Derbyshire86.2%
- Lambeth85.4%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Walsall are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 51 of 59 graded state-funded schools in Walsall hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 86.4%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Walsall have?
- Walsall has 5 schools rated Outstanding and 46 rated Good, out of 59 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Walsall?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Walsall, and 6 rated Requires improvement, out of 59 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Walsall?
- By phase in Walsall: 87.8% of 41 primary schools; 90.0% of 10 secondary schools; 75.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Walsall compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Walsall ranks 93 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 86.4% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.