Wood Green Academy
URN: 136616 • Wednesbury WS10 9QU
Overview
- Name
- Wood Green Academy
- URN
- 136616
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WOOD GREEN ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Topham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01215564131
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wood Green Road, Wednesbury WS10 9QU
Summary
Wood Green Academy, located in Wednesbury, Sandwell, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,522 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,530. The academy operates as an academy converter and has a strong focus on academic achievement, particularly in Sport, Maths, and Computing. The Headteacher, Mr. James Topham, who has been with the school since 1997, emphasizes the importance of hard work and resilience among students, which is reflected in their GCSE and A Level results.
The academy prides itself on fostering a thirst for knowledge and providing a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future pursuits, whether in higher education or apprenticeships. Over 90% of A Level students have secured university placements, highlighting the effectiveness of the school's academic support and guidance.
With a significant portion of its student body (32.7%) eligible for free school meals, Wood Green Academy is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with parents, carers, and local stakeholders to support student success both academically and personally.
The academy prides itself on fostering a thirst for knowledge and providing a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future pursuits, whether in higher education or apprenticeships. Over 90% of A Level students have secured university placements, highlighting the effectiveness of the school's academic support and guidance.
With a significant portion of its student body (32.7%) eligible for free school meals, Wood Green Academy is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with parents, carers, and local stakeholders to support student success both academically and personally.
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- School Calendar (calendar)
- STUDENT (other)
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- School Term Dates & Holidays (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WOOD GREEN ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1530
- Pupils
- 1522
- Boys
- 809
- Girls
- 713
- FSM %
- 32.70
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1522 | 809 | 713 | 1530 | 32.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1530 | 817 | 713 | 1530 | 28.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1546 | 848 | 698 | 1530 | 23.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1546 | 848 | 698 | 1530 | 23.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1507 | 797 | 710 | 1530 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1459 | 764 | 695 | 1530 | 19.00 |
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