Aspire is an alternative provision academy in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18.
- Ages 11–18
- 102 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 102 (places for 211)
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Burton (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Aspire Schools
- Opened
- 1 April 2018
- Free school meals
- 57.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Buckinghamshire
- School reference (URN)
- 143574
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 Buckinghamshire 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 Outstanding, July 2014; school remains Outstanding (June 2022)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in July 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, June 2022).
Contact and getting there
56 Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6PQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Kings Wood School and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.9 miles
- Highworth Combined School and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- The Disraeli School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 1.0 mile
All SEND schools in Buckinghamshire
By need in Buckinghamshire: Autism (19) · Speech and language (16) · Moderate learning (7) · SEMH (6) · Severe learning (5) · Hearing (4) · Physical (4) · PMLD (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (2)
Questions about Aspire
How do I get a place at Aspire?
Places at Aspire are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Buckinghamshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Aspire take?
Aged 11 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Aspire’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022 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 Aspire?
56 Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6PQ, in Buckinghamshire.
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