Which is the best primary school in Walsall?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks first of 51 ranked primary schools in Walsall, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Walsall ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Walsall?

51 primary schools in Walsall published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Walsall, ranked

The 51 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

24%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
2
Reedswood E-ACT Academy
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
3
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
4
St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
5
County Bridge Primary School
Community school

37%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
6
Walsall Wood School
Academy converter

20%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
7
Millfield Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
8
Bloxwich Academy
Academy sponsor led

14%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
9
Moat Hall Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
10
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
11
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
12
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
13
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
14
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided school

4%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
15
Whitehall Junior Community School
Community school

0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
16
Butts Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
17
Lower Farm Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
18
Park Hall Junior Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
19
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
20
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
21
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Walsall
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
22
St John's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
23
Chuckery Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
24
Leighswood School
Community school

4%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
25
Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
26
Leamore Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
27
Ryders Hayes School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
28
Jubilee Academy Mossley
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
29
Landywood Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
30
Croft Academy
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
31
North Walsall Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
32
Busill Jones Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
33
Whetstone Field Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
34
Watling Street Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
35
Caldmore Primary Academy
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
36
Brownhills West Primary School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
37
Rivers Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
38
Alumwell Junior School
Community school

6%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
39
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
40
Yew Tree Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
41
Edgar Stammers Primary Academy
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
42
Palfrey Junior School
Community school

9%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
43
Elmore Green Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
44
King Charles Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
45
Radleys Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
46
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
47
Bentley West Primary School
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
48
Birchills Church of England Community Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

37%

expected standard
49
All Saints National Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
50
Greenfield Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

34%

expected standard
51
Pelsall Village School
Community school

0%

higher standard

18%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Walsall?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School ranks first of 51 ranked primary schools in Walsall, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Walsall ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Walsall?: 51 primary schools in Walsall published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.