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
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NOTICEBOARD
Join Our Time Out: Teenage Years Course – Starting Tomorrow
Date: February 24, 2026, 9:03 am
Extra-Curricular Opportunities at Grace Academy
Date: February 24, 2026, 8:52 am
Exciting news: Tove is turning 10!
Date: February 23, 2026, 9:29 am
Inflatable Fun Day Returns!
Date: February 13, 2026, 3:11 pm
Culture Day 2026
Date: February 13, 2026, 3:04 pm
Employability Skills
Date: February 11, 2026, 2:59 pm
A Taste of Success: Year 10 Students Impress with Creativity and Teamwork
Date: February 11, 2026, 8:16 am
Our Book of the Month is here!
Date: February 10, 2026, 12:19 pm
Blind Date With a Book – This Week!
Date: February 10, 2026, 12:05 pm
A Memorable Animal Experience at Grace Academy
Date: February 10, 2026, 11:02 am
THE SCHOOL DAY
8.20am - Student line-ups
8.30am - 8.50am - Morning Tutor Time (or Assembly)
8.55am - Period 1
9.50am - Break
10.15am - Period 2
11.15am - Period 3
12.10pm - Lunch (and enrichment or clubs)
12.50pm - Period 4
1.50pm - Period 5
2.55pm - 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
Henry Holland - Principal
Sophie Chance - Vice Principal, Pastoral
Dan Thomson - Vice Principal, Quality of Education
Kerry Wadelin-Clarkson - Associate Vice Principal
Sally Ann Barnes - Business Manager
Hannah Cole - Assistant Principal
Channuwn Israel - Assistant Principal/DSL
Lauren Cavell - Assistant Principal SENCO
Lindsay Prentice - Strategic Lead for Data, Examinations and Academy Timetable
Amandip Garcha - Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
Jess Wheeler - Associate Assistant Principal Key Stage 3
Ann Brooks - Acting Associate Assistant Principal Key Stage 4
