What did School Atlas judge Holyhead Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Holyhead Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Holyhead Primary Academy?

Holyhead Primary Academy has 261 pupils on roll.

What ages does Holyhead Primary Academy take?

Holyhead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Holyhead Primary Academy located?

Holyhead Primary Academy is located in Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ, Sandwell.

How do I apply to Holyhead Primary Academy?

Holyhead Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Holyhead Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Holyhead Primary Academy was 0.993 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Holyhead Primary Academy?

When Holyhead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings currently attending the school — Priority will next be given to siblings of pupils currently attending the school at the time the application is received; 3. Children of staff — Priority given to children of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years at the date of application or have been recruited to fill a vacant position at the school for which there is a demonstratable shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by a random number generator, independently overseen by the council’s Democratic Services Unit.

What is the largest ethnic background at Holyhead Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.1% of pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Holyhead Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

0.993miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Holyhead Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Siblings currently attending the school — Priority will next be given to siblings of pupils currently attending the school at the time the application is received.
3Children of staff — Priority given to children of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years at the date of application or have been recruited to fill a vacant position at the school for which there is a demonstratable shortage
4Distance from home to school — Children prioritised by distance measured in a straight line from a child's home to the school’s main entrance.

If two applications tie: If two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by a random number generator, independently overseen by the council’s Democratic Services Unit.

In accordance with the law, children with an EHCP naming HPA as the most appropriate placement will be admitted before oversubscription criteria are applied. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Sandwell MBC. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Holyhead Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Holyhead Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Holyhead Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Holyhead Primary Academy?: Holyhead Primary Academy has 261 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holyhead Primary Academy take?: Holyhead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Holyhead Primary Academy located?: Holyhead Primary Academy is located in Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ, Sandwell.
How do I apply to Holyhead Primary Academy?: Holyhead Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Holyhead Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Holyhead Primary Academy was 0.993 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Holyhead Primary Academy?: When Holyhead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings currently attending the school — Priority will next be given to siblings of pupils currently attending the school at the time the application is received; 3. Children of staff — Priority given to children of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years at the date of application or have been recruited to fill a vacant position at the school for which there is a demonstratable shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by a random number generator, independently overseen by the council’s Democratic Services Unit.
What is the largest ethnic background at Holyhead Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.1% of pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Holyhead Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Holyhead Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted
2Siblings currently attending the school — Priority will next be given to siblings of pupils currently attending the school at the time the application is received.
3Children of staff — Priority given to children of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years at the date of application or have been recruited to fill a vacant position at the school for which there is a demonstratable shortage
4Distance from home to school — Children prioritised by distance measured in a straight line from a child's home to the school’s main entrance.

Holyhead Primary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Holyhead Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Holyhead Primary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in April 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Holyhead Primary Academy?: Holyhead Primary Academy has 261 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holyhead Primary Academy take?: Holyhead Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Holyhead Primary Academy located?: Holyhead Primary Academy is located in Wednesbury, WS10 7PZ, Sandwell.
How do I apply to Holyhead Primary Academy?: Holyhead Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Holyhead Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Holyhead Primary Academy was 0.993 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Holyhead Primary Academy?: When Holyhead Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order. This includes children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings currently attending the school — Priority will next be given to siblings of pupils currently attending the school at the time the application is received; 3. Children of staff — Priority given to children of staff who have been employed at the school for a minimum of two years at the date of application or have been recruited to fill a vacant position at the school for which there is a demonstratable shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more applicants tie for last place during the allocation process the final place shall be decided by a random number generator, independently overseen by the council’s Democratic Services Unit.
What is the largest ethnic background at Holyhead Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.1% of pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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