The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.76
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,068
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 50.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Henry Holland (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Church Church of England C Primary School
Primary · 534m away
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Secondary · 589m away
Pinfold Street Primary School
Primary · 625m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Primary · 780m away
Rowley View Nursery School
Nursery · 904m away
Kings Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Grace Academy Darlaston a selective school?
No. Grace Academy Darlaston is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Grace Academy Darlaston's Ofsted rating?
Grace Academy Darlaston was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grace Academy Darlaston?
Grace Academy Darlaston currently has 1,068 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grace Academy Darlaston take?
Grace Academy Darlaston caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Grace Academy Darlaston?
Grace Academy Darlaston is in Wednesbury, WS10 8QJ, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grace Academy Darlaston have a sixth form?
Yes, Grace Academy Darlaston has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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