High Point Academy
URN: 148400 • Wednesbury WS10 0JS
Overview
- Name
- High Point Academy
- URN
- 148400
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly-Leigh Kulyk (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01215940750
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Friar Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 0JS
Summary
High Point Academy, located in Wednesbury, Sandwell, is a mixed free school catering to students aged 11 to 16 with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) or Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). The school is part of the Forward Education Trust and provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where each pupil is supported to reach their full potential.
With a current enrolment of 108 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 96, High Point Academy focuses on both academic and holistic development. The school emphasizes the importance of structure and routine, offering high-quality teaching that promotes independent skills and resilience. This approach is designed to prepare students for future challenges.
High Point Academy fosters a strong sense of community, ensuring that every child is treated as an individual, regardless of their background. The school encourages active participation in community cohesion, allowing students to have a voice and contribute positively to their environment. For parents considering enrollment, the school offers tours for prospective pupils to learn more about its ethos and educational pathways.
With a current enrolment of 108 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 96, High Point Academy focuses on both academic and holistic development. The school emphasizes the importance of structure and routine, offering high-quality teaching that promotes independent skills and resilience. This approach is designed to prepare students for future challenges.
High Point Academy fosters a strong sense of community, ensuring that every child is treated as an individual, regardless of their background. The school encourages active participation in community cohesion, allowing students to have a voice and contribute positively to their environment. For parents considering enrollment, the school offers tours for prospective pupils to learn more about its ethos and educational pathways.
Useful links
- Become a Local Governor (governance)
- The Senior Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- FET Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Elm Tree Primary Academy (39.1)
- Homeschool (37.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 96
- Pupils
- 108
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 46.30
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 108 | 82 | 26 | 96 | 46.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 96 | 70 | 26 | 96 | 38.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 90 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 90 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 90 |
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