Holyhead Primary Academy
URN: 144630 • Wednesbury WS10 7PZ
Overview
- Name
- Holyhead Primary Academy
- URN
- 144630
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Shipley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01215560114
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holyhead Road, Wednesbury WS10 7PZ
Summary
Holyhead Primary Academy, located in Wednesbury, Sandwell, is a mixed academy catering to 253 pupils, with a capacity of 244. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging educational environment, aiming to prepare students for their future through authentic learning experiences. The core values of Excite, Explore, and Excel underpin the school's approach, fostering curiosity and ownership of learning among pupils.
The academy offers a curriculum designed to enrich students' educational journeys, ensuring they leave well-prepared for secondary education. With a significant percentage of pupils (46.20%) eligible for free school meals, Holyhead Primary Academy is committed to serving its local community and addressing diverse needs.
In addition to its educational offerings, the school provides facilities for hire, including an outdoor football pitch, available for community groups and sports clubs. This initiative reflects the academy's role as a community hub, promoting engagement and support beyond the classroom. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The academy offers a curriculum designed to enrich students' educational journeys, ensuring they leave well-prepared for secondary education. With a significant percentage of pupils (46.20%) eligible for free school meals, Holyhead Primary Academy is committed to serving its local community and addressing diverse needs.
In addition to its educational offerings, the school provides facilities for hire, including an outdoor football pitch, available for community groups and sports clubs. This initiative reflects the academy's role as a community hub, promoting engagement and support beyond the classroom. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governor portal (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Accounts (governance)
- Events and Training (calendar)
- News and events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Nursery admissions (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- School policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 244
- Pupils
- 253
- Boys
- 124
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 46.20
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 253 | 124 | 129 | 244 | 46.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 246 | 118 | 128 | 244 | 44.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 214 | 118 | 96 | 232 | 45.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 214 | 118 | 96 | 232 | 45.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 116 | 101 | 232 | 38.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 118 | 106 | 232 | 33.30 |
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