High Point Academy
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: https://highpoint.fet.ac/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.