Schools across Walsall
Local authority · 135 schools across 11 towns
135
86 primary · 19 secondary
54,421
99% capacity used
46
5 outstanding · 41 good
54,837
416 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.8%
KS2 Maths
69.8%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
783 spare places
Secondary Schools
473 over capacity
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
19.5%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
91
2024/25
Absence trend across Walsall schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
84%
Plans Issued
457
Assessment Requests
1,103
Tribunal Cases
38
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
69
Lodged
(1.4%)
56
Heard
4
Successful
(7%)
Primary (infant classes)
65
Lodged
(1.7%)
52
Heard
3
Successful
(6%)
Secondary
382
Lodged
(8.4%)
353
Heard
72
Successful
(20%)
Total
451
Lodged
(4.8%)
409
Heard
76
Successful
(19%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.