Two Rivers High School is a special academy in Tamworth, Staffordshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports autism, multi-sensory, moderate learning and 2 other needs.
- Ages 11–19
- 286 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 286 (places for 215)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Milton (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Endeavour Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2019
- Free school meals
- 50.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Staffordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 146727
Needs it supports
5 needs: autism, multi-sensory and 3 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 Staffordshire (15)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Staffordshire (17)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Staffordshire (13)
Sensory and physical
- Multi-sensory impairment Other schools for this in Staffordshire (6)
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 Staffordshire 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
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, December 2014; school remains Outstanding (February 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Torc Campus, Silver Link Road, Tamworth, B77 2HJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Wilnecote School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Two Rivers Primary School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- Kettlebrook Short Stay School Alternative provision · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
All SEND schools in Staffordshire
By need in Staffordshire: Autism (20) · Speech and language (18) · Severe learning (18) · Moderate learning (16) · SEMH (15) · PMLD (14) · Physical (11) · Dyslexia and SpLD (10) · Vision (10) · Hearing (9) · Multi-sensory (7)
Questions about Two Rivers High School
How do I get a place at Two Rivers High 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 Two Rivers High School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Two Rivers High School support?
Autism, multi-sensory impairment, 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 Two Rivers High School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Two Rivers High School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024 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 Two Rivers High School?
Torc Campus, Silver Link Road, Tamworth, B77 2HJ, in Staffordshire.
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