Sandwell Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sandwell Academy
Address: Halfords Lane
Town/City: West Bromwich
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B71 4LG
Telephone Number: 0121 525 1700
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006
Trust: Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Thomas Telford School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Saunders
Capacity: 1250
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1463 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.5%

Location and administration

URN: 134993
DfE Number: 333/6905
UKPRN: 10017433
UPRN: 10008762137
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Sandwell (E08000028)
Constituency: Smethwick (E14001478)
Electoral Ward: St Pauls (E05001276)

Easting & Northing: 402278E, 290070N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 30' 32.96" N 1° 58' 3.84" W
Plus Code: 9C4WG25J+MW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  10. St Philip's Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mr Paul William Salusbury Brewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Paul William Salusbury Brewis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Paul William Salusbury Brewis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Kay Coley - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Mrs Maminda Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mr Robert Lake - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mr Jamie Norman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Sir Kevin Joseph Satchwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 July 2026.
  • Mr Mohammed Abdul Subhan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Mohammed Subhan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Ben Towe - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 November 2027.