Welcome to Grace Academy Darlaston
Welcome to Grace Academy Darlaston. Our Academy continues to move forward at pace, our 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.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Our most recent Ofsted report can be found by clicking here.
Mr Henry Holland, Principal
Welcome to Grace Academy Darlaston
Welcome to Grace Academy Darlaston. Our Academy continues to move forward at pace, our 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.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Our most recent Ofsted report can be found by clicking here.
Mr Henry Holland, Principal
Armistice Day
Armistice Day - Wednesday 11 November We’ll come together as a Grace family for a two-minute silence to remember and honour those who served. Full school uniform applies. If your child is part...
Take a look at what’s up for grabs this half term!
Take a look at what’s up for grabs this half term! Mega Prizes: £20 and £15 vouchers, cinema tickets for 2 and Bluetooth headphones. Big Wins: Love2Shop vouchers, gift sets, stationery and...
Deal or No Deal, It's Back!
It’s BACK!
Deal or No Deal returns from next week for our attendance rewards game.
21 boxes. 21 prizes.
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NOTICEBOARD
Armistice Day
Date: November 9, 2026, 8:56 am
Take a look at what’s up for grabs this half term!
Date: November 6, 2026, 3:12 pm
Deal or No Deal, It's Back!
Date: November 6, 2026, 3:06 pm
Year 10 Heroes
Date: November 5, 2026, 10:39 am
Remembering Kai: Non-Uniform Day and Aston Villa Tribute
Date: November 4, 2026, 12:04 pm
Exciting experiences ahead for our Grace Family!
Date: November 3, 2026, 8:46 am
Safeguarding Session
Date: November 2, 2026, 11:07 am
THE SCHOOL DAY
8.20am - Student line-ups
8.30am - 8.45am - Morning Tutor Time (or Assembly)
8.50am - Period 1
9.50am - Period 2
10.45am - Break
11.10am - Period 3
12.10pm - Period 4
1.05pm - Lunch (and enrichment or clubs)
1.50pm - Period 5
2.50pm - Afternoon Tutor Time
3pm - After-school clubs / Enrichment
Total hours per week: 33 hours 20 minutes
Reception Opening Hours:
Mon - Thur: 8am - 4pm
Fri: 8am - 3.30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Total Time Open: 39.5 hours per week
KEY STAFF
Academy Leadership Team
Henry Holland - Principal
Sophie Chance - Vice Principal, Pastoral Lead
Dan Thomson - Vice Principal, Quality of Education
Kerry Wadelin-Clarkson - Associate Vice Principal, DSL
Hannah Cole - Assistant Principal, Character & Personal Development
Channuwn Israel - Assistant Principal/DSL & Attendance
Lauren Cavell - Assistant Principal, SENCO
Amandip Garcha - Assistant Principal, Teaching and Learning
Jess Wheeler - Associate Assistant Principal, Head of Key Stage 3
Ann Brooks - Acting Associate Assistant Principal, Head of Key Stage 4
Sally Ann Barnes - Business Manager
Lindsay Prentice - Strategic Lead for Data, Examinations and Academy Timetable
