Open Other Primary Mixed

Castlefort Academy

Castlefort Road, Walsall, WS9 9JP
Part of: LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Castlefort Academy
Walsall, WS9 9JP
— Pupils
294 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Castlefort Academy

Castlefort Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Walsall, Walsall, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 294. Current headteacher: Joanne Wilson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Aldridge-Brownhills
Ward Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2025
UKPRN 10098538
URN 152001
Data Last Updated 12-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Farmer Chair of Local Governing Body 07/11/2006 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Barnett Local Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Lucy Dennis Local Governor 03/02/2023 02/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Gareth Hawkins Local Governor 26/09/2017 04/10/2029 Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mr Jon Keight Local Governor 25/06/2024 26/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jennie Platt Local Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Ceri Porter Local Governor 09/09/2022 08/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sally Taylor-Janes Local Governor 11/02/2025 10/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Wilson Local Governor 01/11/2008 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Oakwood School
0.24 km • Walsall
Other
St John's Church of England Primary School
0.62 km • Walsall
Other
Walsall Wood School
0.76 km • Walsall
Other
Shire Oak Academy
0.92 km • Walsall
Other
Leighswood School
1.62 km • Walsall
Other
Millfield Primary School
1.88 km • Walsall
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Castlefort Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Walsall, Walsall.
Castlefort Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Castlefort Academy is Mrs Joanne Wilson.
Castlefort Academy is at Castlefort Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9JP, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Castlefort Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Castlefort Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Wilson
Castlefort Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9JP
01543452158
www.castlefortschool.co.uk
Location
WS9 9JP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 152001
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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