Schools in Willenhall
17 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Hayes Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Willenhall E-ACT Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (11)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Invention Learning Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 7–11 | — |
| Barcroft Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fibbersley Park Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lodge Farm Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| New Invention Infant School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rosedale Church of England C Infant School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Short Heath Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Giles Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stow Heath Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woodlands Academy of Learning Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pool Hayes Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | — |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Lane Head Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–5 | — |
| WV2 Education Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 8–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.