Woodrush High School is a mainstream secondary school in Wythall, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 114 of its 1,005 pupils (11.3%) were getting SEN support and 17 (1.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,005 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Worcestershire.
11.3% get SEN support
114 of 1,005 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
1.7% have an EHC plan
17 of 1,005 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health36
- Autism28
- Moderate learning difficulty25
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia23
- Speech, language and communication6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,005 (places for 1,080)
- Headteacher
- Headteacher John Barber
- Part of
- The Black Pear Trust
- Free school meals
- 17.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 136924
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Worcestershire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2018; school remains Good (April 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, April 2024).
Contact and getting there
Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Hollywood Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Dickens Heath Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.6 miles
- Lindsworth School Special school · Ages 8–16 2.0 miles
- Hazel Oak School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Coppice Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.3%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.2 miles
- Meadow Green Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.1%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.9 miles
- Tidbury Green School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 14.3%, EHC plans 1.4% 1.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Worcestershire SEND schools in Worcestershire
Questions about Woodrush High School
How many pupils at Woodrush High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 114 of the 1,005 pupils (11.3%) were getting SEN support and 17 (1.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Woodrush High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (36 pupils), autism (28 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (25 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Woodrush High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Woodrush High School?
Through Worcestershire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Woodrush High School?
You can ask for Woodrush High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Woodrush High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Hollywood Primary School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Woodrush High School?
Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JW, in Worcestershire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.