Walsall has 10 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 24 Feb 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 8 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle School | Outstanding | 17 Jul 2013 | WS3 |
| Cherry Tree School | Outstanding | 5 Dec 2024 | WS1 |
| Bescot Hall | Good | 13 Mar 2025 | WS2 |
| Chase House School | Good | 29 Feb 2024 | EN6 |
| Jane Lane School | Good | 25 Oct 2023 | WS2 |
| Mary Elliot Academy | Expected | 24 Feb 2026 | WS2 |
| Old Hall School | Good | 17 May 2017 | WS2 |
| Phoenix Academy | Good | 23 Nov 2022 | WS3 |
| Ryecroft School | Good | 10 Apr 2025 | WS2 |
| West Midlands Education and Skills | Good | 27 Feb 2025 | WS2 |