Kingsley Academy, Wolverhampton

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 11–16

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Helen Darby

LA:Wolverhampton

Phone:01902539565

Website:kingsleyacademy.co.uk

Address:2 Upper Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0LA

Area:Schools in WV3

Status:open

Opened:12 March 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Overall

Inspected 14 January 2026View full report

URN:152324

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Wolverhampton West

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Kingsley Academy stands out for its commitment to knowing every pupil individually and supporting them through personalised learning pathways. The school combines strong academics in English, maths and science with practical vocational training and creative arts, giving pupils real choices about their future. With small classes and staff trained to understand emotional and behavioural needs, pupils with learning difficulties and mental health challenges will benefit from tailored support and strong relationships.

Key Strengths

Tailored, personalised curriculum combining strong academics with vocational options (construction, mechanics, hair and beauty, music)
Small class sizes enabling strong staff-pupil relationships and individualised support
Comprehensive safeguarding systems with secure digital platform for monitoring concerns and regular staff training
Restorative behaviour approaches promoting empathy and constructive conflict resolution
Enrichment activities including trips, outdoor education and residential experiences to build resilience

Areas for Improvement

Teaching observed in only 2 lessons showing emerging consistency - full implementation of planned approach yet to be demonstrated
Assessment arrangements need effective implementation to ensure pupils' achievements are systematically tracked
Staff training on emotional and behavioural needs for SEND and SEMH pupils still to be fully delivered

Safeguarding

Safeguarding systems are likely to be effective, with a secure digital platform for recording concerns, comprehensive staff induction training and a commitment to creating an environment where pupils feel safe and supported.

Extracurricular Activities

Creative music sessions, vocational modules in construction, mechanics, hair and beauty, problem-solving projects, trips to museums, historical sites and science centres, outdoor education, residential experiences

Kingsley Academy is a proposed independent school designed to provide personalised learning with a mix of academic, vocational and creative pathways for pupils with specific learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards.