Grace Academy, Darlaston

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Grace Academy Darlaston
Address
Grace Academy, Darlaston
Herberts Park Road

, ,
WS10 8QJ

England
Information
Type Academy
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
EstablishedSeptember 2009
FounderLord Edmiston
Local authorityWalsall LA
SpecialistBusiness & Enterprise
Department for Education URN 135956 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Associate PrincipalJulie Anstey
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 18
Enrolment717
Website https://darlaston.graceacademy.org.uk/

Grace Academy Darlaston is a non-selective co-educational secondary school located in Walsall, England.

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It was formerly Darlaston Community Science College which had been placed into special measures by OFSTED in January 2008 and failed to raise standards in the allotted time. As a result, it was converted into an Academy on 1 September 2009 using the same buildings.

A new, purpose-built academy building was opened in September 2013, [1] and the previous school buildings demolished to make way for astroturf sports facilities for the new school site.

The academy was formerly operated by Grace Foundation incorporated by Lord Edmiston – entrepreneur of International Motors Ltd and founder of the evangelical charity Christian Vision, then became part of Tove Learning Trust on 1 April 2019 headed by CEO Dr Jamie Clarke.

Carl Salt was appointed Principal in April 2016 and led the academy to achieve an OFSTED rating of Good in April 2017 implementing significant improvements in teaching, progress and student achievement.

The academy is now headed by Julie Anstey, Associated Principal while Carl Salt is Director of Education over the three Grace Academy schools.

Recent results and OFSTED inspections

2017

Grace Academy Darlaston was rated as Good during its April 2017 OFSTED inspection, with Principal Carl Salt.

2018

Grace Academy Darlaston has achieved positive Progress 8 scores since the measure was formerly introduced and is currently rated fourth in the Walsall area.

2019

Grace Academy Darlaston is now led by Associate Principal Julie Anstey, Carl Salt is now Director of Education within the Grace Academy sector of Tove Learning Trust.

Notable alumni

Darlaston Comprehensive/Community Science College

See also

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