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The Academy Proposal

It is proposed that from September 2010 an Academy will replace the existing Pendeford Business and Enterprise College and The Northicote School.  The Academy will specialise in Business and Enterprise with Engineering.

More information about the inspiring curriculum and the specialisms

It is expected that, if all the processes are approved, the Academy will open in September 2010 on the existing sites.  This means that the Council will have to close The Northicote School and Pendeford Business and Enterprise College with effect from 31 August 2010, to allow the school to reopen as an Academy on the following day.

It is proposed that the new Academy will provide 1050 places for pupils between 11 and 16, with a further 150 in the sixth form.  The proposed Academy has an open access policy and pupils from all backgrounds and abilities are welcome.
At this stage this is a proposal; no decisions have been taken. We now want to hear your views so that we can take these into account when considering the next steps.

Key features

Here are some key things you might be interested to know about the proposed Academy.

  • The legal process that grants the Academy status is planned to conclude in early 2010.
  • The Academy will form a key part of the family of schools within Wolverhampton.
  • The sponsors are committed to ensuring that the Academy is there to serve the communities which are at the heart of the existing two schools.
  • The Academy will be free to all students - parents will not have to pay any fees to send their children to the Academy.
  • Free school meals will be provided to all students who are entitled to them.
  • The Academy will share the same admissions policy as all maintained schools in Wolverhampton.
  • All existing pupils at The Northicote School and Pendeford Business and Enterprise College will be entitled to transfer to the Academy.
  • The Academy will open in the existing buildings of Pendeford Business and Enterprise College and The Northicote School.  A new Academy building will be built on the Pendeford site.  The new building is proposed to be completed and ready for use during the 2013/2014 academic year.
  • Transport will be provided between the two sites, ensuring that all pupils can access an enhanced curriculum.