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Wednesfield Academy

Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES
Part of: GREENHEART LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Wednesfield Academy
Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES
1,020 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
45.10% FSM %
534 Boys
486 Girls
About Wednesfield Academy

Wednesfield Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Wolverhampton and the surrounding area in Wolverhampton with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 1,020 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Joe Phillips.

Information on Wednesfield Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wolverhampton
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Wolverhampton
Parliamentary Constituency Wolverhampton North East
Ward Wednesfield South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2015
UKPRN 10047085
URN 141245
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lynsey Draycott Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2023 11/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Abigail Allen Local Governor 20/11/2024 19/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebekah Arnold Local Governor 11/01/2025 10/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Badger Local Governor 28/02/2025 27/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Beards Local Governor 19/06/2024 18/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Bradburn-Willans Local Governor 03/07/2024 02/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebekah Coley Local Governor 11/12/2025 10/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ellen Cotterill Local Governor 16/05/2023 15/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Fisher Local Governor 02/07/2024 01/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Janine Gabri Local Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Harriott Local Governor 15/11/2024 14/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Wendy Harris Local Governor 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Wednesfield Technology Primary
0.02 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Jennie Lee Centre
0.28 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Edward the Elder Primary School
0.48 km • Wolverhampton
Other
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
0.6 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Perry Hall Primary School
0.63 km • Wolverhampton
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
0.95 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesfield Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton.
Wednesfield Academy has 1,020 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Wednesfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Wednesfield Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Wednesfield Academy is Mr Joe Phillips.
Wednesfield Academy is at Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES, in the Wolverhampton local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Wednesfield Academy: Has a sixth form.
Wednesfield Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joe Phillips
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES
01902558222
www.wednesfieldacademy.co.uk/
Location
WV11 3ES  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141245
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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