Holyhead School
Academy converter secondary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Holyhead, we are privileged to work in a diverse community where we have a positive impact on students' life chances and aspirations. Holyhead is a forward looking, energetic school where our staff want to be the very best we can in our roles to support the young people whose futures we are fortunate to be entrusted with.
Decision making is informed by evidence and research, and is rooted in integrity. We communicate with honesty and do things because we believe it is morally right. Follow us View all news View all news Upcoming events Full Calendar Term Dates 13 Feb Mock interview for Year 10 's & 12's 9:00am 1:00pm Morgan Stanley Project Launch - selected Year 7's
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of Edinburgh
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 137034
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Perry Barr
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Sajid Hussain | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Darren Watley | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Lucy Wright | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Jenny Hanson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Saveeta Gaddu Par | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sandra Jones | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sarah Callanan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andrew Lane | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Dave Knox | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Bernie Maguire | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Sarah Allen Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record