High Point Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: High Point Academy
Address: Friar Park Road
Town/City: Wednesbury
County: West Midlands
Postcode: WS10 0JS
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0121 594 0750
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Forward Education Trust
Sponsor: Forward Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Hayley Tinsley
Capacity: 112
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 115 (77% boys & 23% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47%

Location and administration

URN: 148400
DfE Number: 333/7000
UKPRN: 10088762
UPRN: 32120829
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Sandwell (E08000028)
Constituency: Tipton and Wednesbury (E14001547)
Electoral Ward: Friar Park & Stone Cross (E05016614)

Easting & Northing: 400716E, 295250N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 33' 20.62" N 1° 59' 26.66" W
Plus Code: 9C4WH245+7P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Joanne Devaney - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Mrs VIKI Drew - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Francesca Eardley - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Jane Harvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
  • Mrs Kelly Leigh Kulyk - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Mr Carl Longmore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mr Chris Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Lisa Rogers-Westwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
  • Mrs Hayley Tinsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Jason Weston - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.