The Kairos Academy (KS4)
URN: 150287 • Wolverhampton WV4 6SR
Overview
- Name
- The Kairos Academy (KS4)
- URN
- 150287
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 27.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Wakefield (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902551695
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lawnswood Avenue, Wolverhampton WV4 6SR
Summary
The Kairos Academy is a mixed academy alternative provision located in Wolverhampton, catering to 41 pupils. The academy is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for students who may not have had a conventional educational experience. With a focus on building authentic relationships, the school aims to help young people re-engage with learning and develop the confidence necessary for personal and academic success.
The curriculum at The Kairos Academy includes 12 subjects, designed to prepare students for further education, training, and employment. The academy emphasizes the importance of cultural capital, offering at least one trip per half term and inviting external speakers to enrich the learning experience. Facilities include a modern building equipped with sensory and immersion rooms, enhancing the educational environment.
With a significant percentage of students (85.40%) eligible for free school meals, The Kairos Academy is committed to working closely with families to ensure each child feels valued and supported. The school’s mission is to create opportunities for every student to succeed, fostering resilience and ambition within the community it serves.
The curriculum at The Kairos Academy includes 12 subjects, designed to prepare students for further education, training, and employment. The academy emphasizes the importance of cultural capital, offering at least one trip per half term and inviting external speakers to enrich the learning experience. Facilities include a modern building equipped with sensory and immersion rooms, enhancing the educational environment.
With a significant percentage of students (85.40%) eligible for free school meals, The Kairos Academy is committed to working closely with families to ensure each child feels valued and supported. The school’s mission is to create opportunities for every student to succeed, fostering resilience and ambition within the community it serves.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cherry Trees School (72.7)
- Broadmeadow Special School (70.2)
- Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (63.3)
- Penn Hall School (63.0)
- Wightwick Hall School (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wolverhampton
- Age range
- 14 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 41
- Boys
- 24
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- 85.40
- Open date
- 2024-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 41 | 24 | 17 | 85.40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 |
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