High Point Academy

  • Special
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JSOpen in maps

High Point Academy is a special school in Wednesbury for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 10 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

9 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score6.8

6.8, 39.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.17

0.17, 3.92 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

115 pupils on roll, with places for 96

Eligible for free school meals47%

47%, 20.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.2%

12.2%, 9.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near High Point Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cherry Tree School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Bescot Hall2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
West Midlands Education and Skills2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Jane Lane School3 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Ryecroft School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Free schools special
Sector
Free school
Trust
FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Hayley Tinsley
Phone
01215940750
Website
highpoint.fet.ac
Address
Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JS
Local authority
Sandwell
URN
148400

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.