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Holyhead Primary Academy

Sandwell, WS10 7PZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#6,152
of 13,686 nationally

About Holyhead Primary Academy

Holyhead Primary Academy sits within the Sandwell local authority, a borough with 92 primary schools where only 10 currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. Among its peers, Holyhead ranks 33rd out of 83 schools in the local authority, placing it in the top 40% of Sandwell primaries. The three highest-ranked schools in the area are Grove Vale Primary School, Burnt Tree Primary School, and St Pauls Church of England Academy, all of which score above 80 on the ranking metric. Holyhead itself achieves a ranking score of 65, putting it in the top 50 tier nationally. For families looking at nearby options, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Old Park Primary School, just 0.9 kilometres away. Holyhead is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 2 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Natalie Shipley. It currently has 253 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 244, and a high proportion of pupils — 46.2% — are eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolyhead Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 7PZ
HeadteacherNatalie Shipley
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils253
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity253 / 244 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirArt ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-16:30

Source: holyheadprimary.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holyhead Primary Academy

Holyhead Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.