Regency Academy is a special academy in Worcester, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports hearing, autism, physical and 3 other needs.
- Ages 11–19
- 323 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 323 (places for 298)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tania Dorman (Head Teacher)
- Part of
- Regency High School
- Opened
- 1 October 2013
- Free school meals
- 48.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 140261
Needs it supports
7 needs: hearing, autism and 5 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Worcestershire (5)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Worcestershire (5)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Worcestershire (4)
Sensory and physical
- Hearing impairment Other schools for this in Worcestershire (2)
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Worcestershire (4)
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 Worcestershire 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 Good, June 2015; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Carnforth Drive, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 9JL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Aspire Academy Alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
- Newbridge School Alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
- Riversides School Special school · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.6 miles
All SEND schools in Worcestershire
By need in Worcestershire: Autism (18) · Speech and language (10) · Moderate learning (6) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3)
Questions about Regency Academy
How do I get a place at Regency Academy?
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 Regency Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Regency Academy support?
Hearing impairment, autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty 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 Regency Academy take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Regency Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Regency Academy?
Carnforth Drive, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 9JL, in Worcestershire.
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