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
Igniting Student Aspirations
Grace Academy Darlaston gives a big “Thank You” to these organisations in supporting our students, and Year 5 pupils from Old Church Primary school, at the...
Year 11 Prom
We are excited to confirm that this year’s Prom will take place on Thursday 2nd July. Tickets cost £30 and must be purchased via the MCAS app. If you do not currently have access to the app, a text...
Year 10 Students Explore Marble Ink Art with Former GCSE Student
Our Year 10 students have been creating colour marble ink designs working with our previous GCSE Art student. Sara is now completing her Fine Art Degree at Birmingham City University and has come...
NOTICEBOARD
Igniting Student Aspirations
Date: May 18, 2026, 11:19 am
Year 11 Prom
Date: May 11, 2026, 11:14 am
Year 10 Students Explore Marble Ink Art with Former GCSE Student
Date: May 8, 2026, 1:48 pm
Amazing work at Fashion Illustration Club!
Date: April 30, 2026, 8:28 am
A Taste of Talent: Year 10 in the Kitchen
Date: April 29, 2026, 3:23 pm
Building Healthy Relationships: A Day of Growth for Year 9
Date: April 24, 2026, 10:57 am
Cooking Up Confidence: Year 10 Shine in the Kitchen
Date: April 16, 2026, 12:19 pm
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
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, Literacy
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
