Is Grace Academy Darlaston a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 11th of 19 secondary schools in Walsall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Grace Academy Darlaston's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Grace Academy Darlaston averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41 (England: 46.2). 23.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Grace Academy Darlaston?

Applications for Year 7 places at Grace Academy Darlaston starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Grace Academy Darlaston

Herberts Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8QJ

Local ranking11th of 19 secondary schools in Walsall

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1075

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 23.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 52.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 169

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 63.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 11.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

24.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

24.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.9
16-18 Cohort: 75

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1068
Boys: 547 (52%)
Girls: 512 (48%)
Capacity: 1075 (99% full)
SEND: 24.9%
FSM Eligible: 52.0%
EAL: 14.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.0%
SEN Support: 20.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,477/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 35.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 56.1%
Asian Pakistani: 7.6%
Asian Indian: 5.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 5.6%
Black African: 5.5%
White Other: 4.6%
Asian Other: 3.4%
Black Caribbean: 3.0%

56.1%

White British

7.6%

Asian Pakistani

5.8%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01215683300

enquiries@darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk

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Herberts Park Road

Wednesbury, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 135956
UKPRN: 10027983
Establishment No.: 6907
Trust: TOVE LEARNING TRUST

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