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Grace Academy Darlaston
Goodgraded 27/04/2022Ages 11–191,068 pupilsDoes not apply
Grace Academy Darlaston is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Wednesbury, within the Walsall local authority. The school has around 1,068 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/04/2022, Grace Academy Darlaston was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.5 and 31% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wednesbury can view Grace Academy Darlaston's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence33.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals55.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.2
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths54%
EBacc entry5%
EBacc average point score3.36
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 24.9
Value added-0.76Well below average · 95% CI -1.1 to -0.5
Retention89%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Wednesbury
All schools in Wednesbury →Woods Bank AcademyGood · 0.3 miSt Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallGood · 0.4 miPinfold Street Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miOld Church Church of England C Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miRowley View Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, DarlastonOutstanding · 0.5 mi
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