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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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