Grace Academy Darlaston
URN: 135956 • Wednesbury WS10 8QJ
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Henry Holland (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01215683300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Herberts Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 8QJ
Summary
Grace Academy Darlaston is a mixed secondary academy located in Wednesbury, Walsall, serving approximately 1,068 students aged 11-19. The academy is part of the Tove Learning Trust and has a capacity of 1,075 pupils. It is committed to fostering an environment where students can achieve high academic standards while developing as well-rounded individuals. The school was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in April 2022, highlighting its focus on excellence as a core value in its curriculum.
The academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and support, with a significant percentage of students (50.70%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Grace Academy Darlaston aims to guide all students towards reaching their full potential, providing a range of resources and support systems to assist their educational journey.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to engage with the school community and can access further information through the academy's website. The leadership team, under Principal Henry Holland, is dedicated to maintaining high standards and ensuring the continued success of the academy.
The academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and support, with a significant percentage of students (50.70%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Grace Academy Darlaston aims to guide all students towards reaching their full potential, providing a range of resources and support systems to assist their educational journey.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to engage with the school community and can access further information through the academy's website. The leadership team, under Principal Henry Holland, is dedicated to maintaining high standards and ensuring the continued success of the academy.
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Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1075
- Pupils
- 1068
- Boys
- 553
- Girls
- 515
- FSM %
- 50.70
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1068 | 553 | 515 | 1075 | 50.70 |
2024-09-11 | 1028 | 535 | 493 | 1075 | 48.20 |
2023-09-11 | 984 | 508 | 476 | 1075 | 40.80 |
2022-09-11 | 984 | 508 | 476 | 1075 | 40.80 |
2021-09-11 | 934 | 463 | 471 | 1075 | 38.20 |
2020-09-11 | 886 | 445 | 441 | 1075 | 34.60 |
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