The Aspire Academy is an alternative provision free school in Worcester, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 42 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 42 (places for 120)
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Stevenson
- Part of
- Esteem Multi-Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2014
- Free school meals
- 69% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 141034
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 Worcestershire 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, May 2017; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Bridgwater Road, Worcester, WR4 9FQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Regency Academy Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
- Abigail's Place Independent · Ages 5–17 · Ofsted: Good 2.0 miles
- Nunnery Wood High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.3 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 The Aspire Academy
How do I get a place at The Aspire Academy?
Places at The Aspire Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Worcestershire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Aspire Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Aspire Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023 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 The Aspire Academy?
Bridgwater Road, Worcester, WR4 9FQ, in Worcestershire.
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