Holyhead Primary Academy

Holyhead Primary Academy joined Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust in September 2017 and was rated good by Ofsted in January 2022, including outstanding for Personal Development.

Located in the heart of Wednesbury, the one-form entry primary academy caters for over 240 pupils, delivering an engaging educational environment which prioritises inclusivity.

In 2022, Holyhead Primary Academy exceeded both Sandwell and national figures across every indicator in EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for reading writing and mathematics. This positions the school at 2nd out of 87 schools in Sandwell for Key Stage 1 statutory assessments and 9th for Key Stage 2.

The school values the support from parents and families of our local community and looks at different ways they can collaboratively provide the very best for their children. 

The values of Holyhead Primary Academy, Excite, Explore and Excel, represent the journey that staff, pupils and families encounter every day and are at the heart of our curriculum and approaches. They are a shared set of guiding ideals that direct the school community on a day-to-day basis and are reflected in the curriculum.

Address: Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ
Phone: 0121 556 0114
Age range: 3 – 11
Principal: Natalie Shipley
Website: holyheadprimary.academy

Natalie Shipley

Principal