Wood Green Academy

About Wood Green Academy

Wood Green Academy is an academy converter in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,522 pupils on roll. It is part of WOOD GREEN ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 February 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.9 (2025/26). 33.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,522 / 1,530 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 February 2020

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.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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

Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QU

Phone

01215564131

Headteacher

James Topham

Website

www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wood Green Academy?

Wood Green Academy is an academy converter in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Wood Green Academy have?

Wood Green Academy has 1,522 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wood Green Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wood Green Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 February 2020).

How does Wood Green Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wood Green Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.9 in 2025/26.

Is Wood Green Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wood Green Academy is part of WOOD GREEN ACADEMY.

Where is Wood Green Academy?

Wood Green Academy is located at Wood Green Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 9QU.