Holyhead Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holyhead Primary Academy.

Wednesbury, WS107PZ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 January 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holyhead Road
Wednesbury, WS107PZ
Phone
1215560114
Website
holyheadprimary.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144630
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ
Website
www.holyheadprimary.academy
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
244 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
246
Free School Meals
47.3% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
246 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excite Explore Excel

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Mrs Shipley. The message describes Holyhead Primary Academy as a welcoming, one-form entry primary in Wednesbury with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, an engaging curriculum, and the values Excite, Explore and Excel, aimed at developing a love of learning and a sense of community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

drama art science singing cooking

Sports

football cricket rugby dodgeball

Facilities

Outdoor grass football pitch (junior 11v11 goals) not floodlit; not lined during off-season On-site parking Booking via the School Hire online system 10% discount for blocks of 10 or more consecutive bookings No changing facilities on-site

Curriculum Highlights

E3L Curriculum E3L In Key Stage One E3L In Key Stage Two English Mathematics Science Physical Education (P.E.) Religious Education (RE) Music Personal Development, RSE and British Values Technology in the Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7:45am–8:50am. After School Clubs and Wraparound care run from 3:20pm–4:30pm. The wraparound service offers a safe, flexible environment with staff tailoring activities to pupils’ interests; a wide range of after-school extracurricular activities is provided, and many clubs are free of charge.

SEND Provision

SEN coordinators: Mrs McMenamin and Mrs Burnett. Contact: [email protected]. The SEN policies include a SEN Information Report and related documents.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions involve applying through the local council’s online system with a deadline of 15 January 2026; offers are made on 16 April 2026. Information for Sandwell local authority admissions is provided. Nursery admissions are also described, and there are Admissions Policies available. For queries, contact Kaye Harvey at [email protected].

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