The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Shipley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 7PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Old Park Primary School
Primary · 877m away
St John's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 989m away
Rowley View Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Wood Green Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorcroft Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Moorcroft Wood Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Ocker Hill Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holyhead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holyhead Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holyhead Primary Academy?
Holyhead Primary Academy currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holyhead Primary Academy take?
Holyhead Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holyhead Primary Academy?
Holyhead Primary Academy is in Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holyhead Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holyhead Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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