Wednesfield Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Wednesfield Academy
Address: Lichfield Road, Wednesfield
Town/City: Wolverhampton
County: West Midlands
Postcode: WV11 3ES
Telephone Number: 01902 558222
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Matrix Academy Trust
Sponsor: Matrix Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joe Phillips
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1025 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46%

Location and administration

URN: 141245
DfE Number: 336/4001
UKPRN: 10047085
UPRN: 100071354987
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Wolverhampton (E08000031)
Constituency: Wolverhampton North East (E14001594)
Electoral Ward: Wednesfield South (E05014857)

Easting & Northing: 395223E, 300649N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 15.27" N 2° 4' 18.61" W
Plus Code: 9C4VJW3H+M7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Wednesfield Technology Primary (0.0km)
  2. Jennie Lee Centre (0.3km)
  3. Edward the Elder Primary School (0.5km)
  4. St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy (0.6km)
  5. Perry Hall Primary School (0.6km)
  6. St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy (0.9km)
  7. Wood End Primary School (1.0km)
  8. Wodensfield Primary School (1.2km)
  9. Pool Hayes Academy (1.3km)
  10. Oak Meadow Primary School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Miss Abigail Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mr David Badger - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Mr Neil Beards - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 June 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Bradburn-Willans - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mrs Rebekah Coley - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Mrs Ellen Cotterill - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Fisher - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2028.
  • Miss Janine Gabri - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mrs Wendy Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mrs Paramjit Kaur - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2028.
  • Mr Soumyakanta Mishra - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2028.
  • Mrs Tammy Moorcroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Mrs Erewarifa Okoluko - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mrs Catherine Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 February 2029.
  • Mr Joe Phillips - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Dawn Redford - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2028.
  • Ms Katrina Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.