Schools

Schools in Highgate

There are 12 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highgate: 8 primary, 3 secondary, 1 alternative provision. 75% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 85% across Walsall. Among the best results: Queen Mary's Grammar School.

WS1, Walsall · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highgate

12schools and nurseries

75%good or betterWalsall: 85%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Caldmore Primary Academy Primary · 436 pupils · 0.15 miles Good in every area (2025)
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School Primary · 314 pupils · 0.25 miles School remains Good (2022)
Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy Primary · 313 pupils · 0.25 miles Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School Primary · 235 pupils · 0.3 miles Good in every area (2025)
Blue Coat Church of England Academy Secondary · 972 pupils · 0.35 miles School remains Good (2023)
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School Primary · 366 pupils · 0.35 miles Standards maintained (2025)
Palfrey Infant School Primary · 310 pupils · 0.4 miles Requires improvement (2022)
The Ladder School Alternative provision · 62 pupils · 0.45 miles Good (2023)
Queen Mary's Grammar School Secondary · 1399 pupils · 0.45 miles Outstanding (2023)
Walsall Studio School Secondary · 206 pupils · 0.45 miles Good in every area (2025)
Palfrey Junior School Primary · 359 pupils · 0.55 miles Report card May 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
Whitehall Junior Community School Primary · 340 pupils · 0.55 miles Good (2022)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 8 Sept0.25 miles

Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Needs attention. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy, WS1 3HS
School inspectionSun 10 May0.55 miles

Palfrey Junior School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Palfrey Junior School, WS1 4AH

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Highgate	12	75%
Caldmore	10	70%
Palfrey	8	50%
New Mills	5	20%
Walsall	28	82%
Pleck	3	0%
The Delves	5	100%

See every Walsall school on the Walsall schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Highgate?

12 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highgate.

Are the schools in Highgate good?

75% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 85% across Walsall.