Grace Academy Darlaston

Walsall, United Kingdom

Location: Walsall, United Kingdom

Type: Mainstream School

Phase: Secondary with sixth form

Funding status: State - Academy

Gender: Mixed

Age range: 11 - 18 years

About Grace Academy Darlaston

Grace Academy Darlaston is a co-educational secondary school based in Wednesbury, near Walsall, for students aged 11-18.

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

View Grace Academy Darlaston’s latest Ofsted report

Location

Address: Herberts Park Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8QJ, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 121 568 3300

Website: https://darlaston-graceacademy.org.uk/

What people say about us

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 student

The school is a great place for people to learn and have a good education.

- Year 8 student

It 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 student

This 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 student

This 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