Located in Wolverhampton, The Kairos Academy (KS4) is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 14 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision 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.
The Kairos Academy (KS4) currently has around 41 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.5% boys and 41.5% girls. Around 85.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.3%. white and black caribbean pupils make up about 24.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses.
| Address: | Lawnswood Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 6SR |
| Website: | www.kairos.blackcountryap.org |
| Telephone: | 01902551695 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wolverhampton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Gibson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150287 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is not effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 41 |
| Number of Boys: | 24 |
| Number of Girls: | 17 |
| White British | 29.30% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 24.40% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.80% | 4 |
| African | 9.80% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 7.30% | 3 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 4.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Nursery School Phoenix Street , Blakenhall WV2 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bilston Nursery School Wolverhampton Street , WV14 0LT | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Parkfield Malins Road , Parkfields WV4 6AW | - not rated | 235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Malins Road , Parkfields WV4 6AW | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Vale Primary School Kenilworth Crescent , Parkfield WV4 6SD | 4out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Vale Primary School Kenilworth Crescent , Parkfield WV4 6SD | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldthorn Park Primary School Ward Road , WV4 5ET | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkfield High School Wolverhampton Road East , WV4 6AP | - not rated | 56 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Millfields Road , WV4 6AP | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colton Hills Community School Jeremy Road , Goldthorn Park WV4 5DG | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bilston High School Prosser Street , WV14 0QD | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road , WV14 6BT | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bilston Community College Westfield Road , WV14 6ER | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal School, Wolverhampton Penn Road , WV3 0EG | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kairos Academy (KS4) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre (The Nightingale Home and Hospital Service) Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Midpoint Centre (Key Stage 4 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | - not rated | 33 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kairos Academy (KS3) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 40 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Braybrook Centre (Key Stage 3 PRU) Lawnswood Avenue , Parkfields WV4 6SR | - not rated | 40 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.