High Point Academy

About High Point Academy

High Point Academy is a free school special in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 108 pupils on roll. It is part of FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.9 (2025/26). 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

108 / 96 (113%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 0JS

Phone

01215940750

Head Teacher

Viki Drew

Website

https://highpoint.fet.ac/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is High Point Academy?

High Point Academy is a free school special in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does High Point Academy have?

High Point Academy has 108 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is High Point Academy's Ofsted rating?

High Point Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does High Point Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at High Point Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.9 in 2025/26.

Is High Point Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — High Point Academy is part of FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is High Point Academy?

High Point Academy is located at Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 0JS.