Field Road Academy
Academy converter primary school in Walsall (Walsall).
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
Welcome to Field Road Academy, where we are committed to inspiring minds and shaping futures. Our junior school is a vibrant, inclusive community in which every child is encouraged to achieve their very best, both academically and personally. At the heart of everything we do are our 4 Rs: Respect, Resilience, Reflection and Responsibility.
These values underpin our curriculum, our relationships and our expectations, ensuring pupils develop strong character alongside a love of learning.
We pride ourselves on nurturing well-rounded individuals through a rich range of experiences, including a variety of sports clubs, a practical and engaging cooking curriculum, and participation in trust-wide competitions and events.
Together, these opportunities help our pupils grow in confidence, teamwork and independence, preparing them for the next stage of their education and for life beyond the classroom. We are a group of schools, working together to support, guide and inspire our children through their educational journey.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Choir
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Music
- Swimming
- Talk Boost
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 151999
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (4 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Seona Baker | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Chloe Jukes | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Headteacher Diane Newton | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Stefania Priputenova | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Headteacher Sarah Corkindale Former | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · 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