Open Other Secondary Mixed

Smestow Academy

Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU
Part of: MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU
552 Pupils
1,010 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
53.90% FSM %
267 Boys
285 Girls
About Smestow Academy

Smestow Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 552 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,010. Current headteacher: Ian Chamberlain.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wolverhampton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wolverhampton
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Wolverhampton
Parliamentary Constituency Wolverhampton West
Ward Tettenhall Wightwick
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2023
UKPRN 10091999
URN 149635
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Harman Banger Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Chamberlain Local Governor 01/01/2023 01/01/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Melanie Hamilton-Smith Local Governor 09/12/2025 16/03/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Dawn Holliday Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Tracy Hughes Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janel Huxley Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Ndey Jobe Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Maya Patel Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rajni Sharma Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Verleta Shearer Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Spruce Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Gemma Stanway Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Castlecroft Primary School
0.28 km • Wolverhampton
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Bhylls Acre Primary School
0.69 km • Wolverhampton
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Westacre Infant School
0.94 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
0.99 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Wightwick Hall School
1.19 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Uplands Junior School
1.24 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Smestow Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton.
Smestow Academy has 552 pupils, with a capacity of 1,010.
Smestow Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Smestow Academy is Mr Ian Chamberlain.
Smestow Academy is at Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU, in the Wolverhampton local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Smestow Academy: Has a sixth form.
Smestow Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian Chamberlain
Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU
01902539500
www.smestowacademy.co.uk
Location
WV3 8HU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149635
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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