SCHOOL PROFILE

The Kairos Academy (KS4)

Not applicable Academy alternative provision sponsor led URN 150287
Open
Pupils 8,834,192 Latest school census
Capacity — Published school capacity
Capacity used — Pupils as a share of capacity
Age range 14 – 16 Statutory age range
OFSTED

Latest graded inspection

17 January 2023
Latest published outcome Inadequate
OEIF
Quality of education Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes Inadequate
Personal development Requires improvement
Leadership & management Inadequate
SCHOOL DETAILS

About this school

School type Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Phase Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious character Does not apply
Local authority Wolverhampton
Trust YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SCHOOLS TRUST
Census date 15 January 2026
PUPIL PROFILE

School community

Latest published pupil characteristics for 2025/26.

2025/26
Total pupils 48 48 full-time · 0 part-time
Female pupils 23 47.9% of pupils
Male pupils 25 52.1% of pupils

Free school meals

Pupils eligible for free school meals.

83.3%
58.5 pts above England
School 83.3%
Wolverhampton 42.9%
West Midlands 30.6%
England 24.8%

English as an additional language

Pupils whose first language is not English.

14.6%
5.7 pts below England
School 14.6%
Wolverhampton 30.3%
West Midlands 22.4%
England 20.3%

Young carers

Pupils recorded as young carers.

0.0%
1.0 pts below England
School 0.0%
Wolverhampton 0.4%
West Midlands 0.6%
England 1.0%

Ethnicity

Largest recorded pupil groups.

White British
39.6%
19
White and Black Caribbean
20.8%
10
Any other White background
8.3%
4
African
4.2%
2
Any other Asian background
4.2%
2
Any other Black background
4.2%
2
Council, regional and national comparisons are pupil-weighted using published school census counts.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS

Special educational needs

Pupils receiving SEN support or with an education, health and care plan.

2025/26
Pupils with SEN 100.0% 48 of 48 pupils
79.2 pts above England England: 20.8%
School 100.0%
Wolverhampton 20.8%
West Midlands 21.1%
England 20.8%
SEN support 100.0% 48 pupils
England 14.8% 85.2 pts above
EHC plans 0.0% 0 pupils
England 6.0% 6.0 pts below
PRIMARY NEEDS

Most common identified needs

Pupils
Social, emotional & mental health 48

SEN comparisons are pupil-weighted using published 2025/26 Department for Education school-level data. Primary needs combine pupils receiving SEN support and pupils with EHC plans.

Sources: Department for Education · Get Information about Schools · Ofsted monthly management information