Grace Academy Darlaston
Walsall, United Kingdom
About Grace Academy Darlaston
Our Academy continues to move forward at pace, our Recent Ofsted report in April 2022 states ‘Excellence is one of the key values of the school. This value is the guiding principle of the curriculum. The school encourages pupils to achieve high academic aims and develop as well-rounded individuals.’ The outcome of the Inspection was that ‘Grace Academy Darlaston continues to be a good school’. All members of our school community – students, parents and staff should be proud of this achievement.
It is a privilege for us to be entrusted with the job of leading Grace Academy Darlaston and continuing this excellent work. It is our intention to see the Academy continue to flourish and to guide all students to achieve their full potential whilst embracing the core values that Tove Learning Trust’s Grace Academies uphold.
Principal
Julie Anstey
Values and vision
Grace Academy has a Christian ethos based upon its five shared values of grace, respect, integrity, potential and excellence. As part of its vision to develop citizens who make a difference, the school engages students and staff in the work of a dedicated Ethos Team. The Ethos Team includes a dedicated member of the leadership team, youth workers and an RSE programme coordinator. They work together with key staff to help students develop a sense of identity, make wise and well-informed choices, live with aspiration, and understand and apply the school’s values.
Through the secondary school’s Business and Enterprise Specialism, it draws on the expertise of more than 62 business professionals from 16 local companies, who offer students workshops and advice to help improve their employability.
Ofsted report
"Leaders have set high expectations for staff, and for students behaviour and progress. As a result, academic standards are rising strongly."
Ofsted June 2017
Location
Grace Academy has an incredible rewards system encouraging students to do well. There are lots of opportunities for students not only to learn but to have fun whilst doing it. I have very much enjoyed my time at Grace Academy.
- Year 9 studentThe school is a great place for people to learn and have a good education.
- Year 8 studentIt is a really good school that I would recommend to anyone as it handles bullying very well and is excellent when it comes to safeguarding. Its staff always teach the work well and break it down so we can understand it. I would say it is a great privilege to be in this school and I have had a great time here. There are nice teachers and funny students as well as amazing friends by my side. The new Year 7 will have a fantastic time with the teachers and people they will work with.
- Year 11 studentThis is a school with phenomenal techniques to learn with. I learn something new everyday which is why I strongly believe in the 5 core values of grace, integrity, potential, excellence and respect.
- Year 7 studentThis school is pushing me to do my best so that I can get into a good university and get the grades I deserve.
- Year 10 student