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
October at Grace Academy Darlaston: Inspiring Experiences Ahead
Date: September 29, 2026, 8:45 am
KS3 Garnishing Skills!
Date: September 29, 2026, 8:36 am
Fighting bugs and germs
Date: September 23, 2026, 1:49 pm
Year 11 Tutoring Programme is LIVE!
Date: September 23, 2026, 8:08 am
Our School Library Is Officially Open!
Date: September 22, 2026, 10:31 am
Beauty Career Taster Session
Date: September 11, 2026, 9:13 am
Our extra-curricular adventures begin!
Date: September 7, 2026, 1:47 pm
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
