Wilson Stuart School is a special academy in Birmingham for children and young people aged 2 to 19. It supports speech and language, physical and PMLD.
- Ages 2–19
- 283 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 283 (places for 270)
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Harris (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Education Impact Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 July 2012
- Free school meals
- 52.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 138281
Needs it supports
4 needs: speech and language, physical and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Birmingham (17)
Cognition and learning
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Birmingham (4)
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Birmingham (6)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Birmingham council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, February 2015; standards maintained (December 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in February 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7AT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Hive College Independent · Ages 19–25 0.0 miles
- Hawthorn Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- The Pines Special School Special school · Ages 3–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
All SEND schools in Birmingham
By need in Birmingham: Autism (52) · Speech and language (18) · Moderate learning (16) · Severe learning (12) · Hearing (9) · Physical (7) · Vision (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about Wilson Stuart School
How do I get a place at Wilson Stuart School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Wilson Stuart School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Wilson Stuart School support?
Speech, language and communication, physical disability and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Wilson Stuart School take?
Aged 2 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Wilson Stuart School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Wilson Stuart School?
Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7AT, in Birmingham.
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