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30 nearest schools to WS9 8BU
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radleys Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Greenfield Primary School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Elmwood School 85 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Leighswood School 442 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Aldridge School - A Science College 1,629 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy 1,419 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Rushall Primary School 260 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School 478 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College 1,109 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| St John's Church of England Primary School 340 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Whetstone Field Primary School 229 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Edgar Stammers Primary Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Castlefort Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Oakwood School 272 pupils | Academy special converter | 3–15 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 296 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Michael's Church of England C Primary School 460 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Walsall Wood School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Goldsmith Primary Academy 482 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Hydesville Tower School 247 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Pelsall Village School 259 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Queen Mary's High School 949 pupils | Secondary Girls | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 2.0 mi |
| Rivers Primary Academy 463 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Butts Primary School 241 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Shire Oak Academy 1,149 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Ryecroft School 57 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–18 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| North Walsall Primary Academy 234 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Ryders Hayes School 463 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Chuckery Primary School 465 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.