School Summary
Wood Green Academy
Girls: 698
Total Pupils: 1546
Opened: 01-04-2011
Headteacher: James Topham
Wood Green Academy
Wood Green Road
Wednesbury
West Midlands
WS10 9QU
Telephone: 01215564131
Website: https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk
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