Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) is a pupil referral unit in Willenhall, Walsall, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 66 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 66 (places for 30)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Southall (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 October 1997
- Free school meals
- 56.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Walsall
- School reference (URN)
- 131619
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Walsall council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2014; school remains Good (July 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Bilston Lane, Willenhall, WV13 2QJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Bentley West Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 miles
- Short Heath Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- New Leaf School Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Inadequate 1.0 mile
By need in Walsall: Speech and language (12) · Autism (10) · SEMH (6) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (3) · Physical (3) · Moderate learning (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Vision (2)
Questions about Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
How do I get a place at Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)?
Places at Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Walsall council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical) take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)?
Bilston Lane, Willenhall, WV13 2QJ, in Walsall.
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