Holyhead Primary Academy

About Holyhead Primary Academy

Holyhead Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 253 pupils on roll. It is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

253 / 244 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 January 2022

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 7PZ

Phone

01215560114

Head Teacher

Natalie Shipley

Website

www.holyheadprimary.academy

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holyhead Primary Academy?

Holyhead Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Holyhead Primary Academy have?

Holyhead Primary Academy has 253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holyhead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Holyhead Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 January 2022).

How does Holyhead Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Holyhead Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Holyhead Primary Academy is part of SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Holyhead Primary Academy?

Holyhead Primary Academy is located at Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 7PZ.