The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton

A child with an EHCP naming the school is admitted automatically before other oversubscription criteria are applied.

“A child with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names the school will be admitted.”

Dedicated pastoral and safeguarding team members are available to support students' wellbeing

“We also have members of the pastoral team and safeguarding team available dedicated to supporting students' well-being.”

School partners with West Midlands Police under Operation Encompass, with a named officer sharing domestic violence incident information confidentially with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“A named Police Officer will share information in confidence with the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead.”

Enrichment activities broaden the curriculum beyond timetabled lessons, giving learners a well-rounded experience inside and outside the classroom.

“Enrichment activities broaden the scope of the curriculum allowing learners to explore subjects and activities that are not offered during timetabled lessons. These extra-curricular activities enrich our learners’ education and give them a well-rounded experience – both inside and outside of the classroom.”

Students can pursue additional qualifications like First Aid, Sports Leaders Awards, and join a student leadership team organising charitable events

“All students have the opportunity to study for additional qualifications that enhance their education, for example First Aid qualifications, Sports Leaders Awards, Student Leadership Awards, UKCATs and BMAT exams.”

School describes itself as nurturing pupil potential within a distinctive Sikh ethos

“An academy where every pupil’s potential is nurtured and celebrated within our unique Sikh ethos.”

School vision is built around seven named Sikh values (Truth, Altruism, Compassion, Service, Courage, Resilience, Love)

“We pursue this using our universal Sikh values, of Sat (Truth), Santokh (Altruism), Daya (Compassion), Dharam (Service), Himmat (Courage), Chardi Kala (Resilience) and Pyaar (Love).”

Key Stage 5 (sixth form) enrichment programme includes subject-specific societies: Medicine, Law, Engineering and Business societies.

“Med Society Law Society Engineering Society Business Society”

Sixth form students take part in a careers fair and get access to an independent careers advisor

“Sixth Form students can further explore their chosen career during our annual careers’ fair; this is an event attended by a high number of professionals from many and diverse sectors. All students also have access to an independent Careers Advisor to discuss their options in more detail.”

Appeals against a refused admission are administered by the Local Authority and heard by an independent panel.

“Appeals are administered by the Local Authority for this school.”

Admissions are handled via the Local Authority's coordinated admissions scheme using the Common Application Form (CAF).

“Applications to the School are made through the Local Authority’s coordinated admissions scheme.”

Personal development sessions cover university applications, apprenticeships and jobs, including UCAS applications and practice interviews

“Personal development sessions focus on supporting students with university applications as well as with applying for apprenticeships and jobs. Practice interviews, personal statements, UCAS applications are a few of the topics covered.”

A dedicated Careers Officer meets with all Year 11 students to offer guidance on career choices and pathways.

“the Careers Officer will also meet with all Y11 students to offer guidance on career choices and pathways available to these careers”

Ofsted rated the school 'GOOD' overall and in all four inspection categories (leadership & management, teaching/learning/assessment, PDBW, outcomes)

“THE KHALSA ACADEMY WOLVERHAMPTON IS A "GOOD" SCHOOL.”

58% of pupils achieve Grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSEs

“58% Grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSEs”