Holyhead Primary Academy is a primary school in Wednesbury, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Holyhead Primary Academy currently has around 253 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ |
| Website: | www.holyheadprimary.academy |
| Telephone: | 01215560114 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Natalie Shipley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144630 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/01/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 244 |
| Number of Pupils: | 253 |
| Number of Boys: | 124 |
| Number of Girls: | 129 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.00% | 124 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.30% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 7.10% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.90% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 13 |
| Indian | 4.70% | 12 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 11 |
| African | 3.20% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley View Nursery School 149 Dangerfield Lane , WS10 7RU | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Nursery School Adams Close , Off Turton Road DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead Primary School Holyhead Road , WS10 7PZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holyhead Primary Academy Holyhead Road , WS10 7PZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Manor House Road , WS10 9PN | - not rated | 942 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Manor House Road , WS10 9PN | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Park Primary School Old Park Road , WS10 9LX | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willingsworth High School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gospel Oak School Bilston Road , Gospel Oak DY4 0BZ | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wood Green Road , WS10 9QS | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darlaston Community Science College Herberts Park Road , Darlaston WS10 8QJ | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Academy Friar Park Road , WS10 0JS | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Batmans Hill Unit Adams Close , Princes End DY4 9LJ | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Albright Education Centre South Tipton Campus Site , Alexandra Road DY4 7NR | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzwarren School Upper Church Lane , DY4 9PF | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre (KS4 Unit) Westminster Road , B71 2JN | - not rated | 3,250 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.