The Vireo Academy is an alternative provision academy in Wolverhampton for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 31 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 31
- Headteacher
- Ms Lindsay Watson (Executive Headteacher)
- Part of
- Youth Engagement Schools Trust
- Opened
- 1 December 2024
- Free school meals
- 67.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- School reference (URN)
- 150198
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 Wolverhampton 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, December 2017; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 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
Lawnswood Campus, Lawnswood Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 6SR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Kairos Academy (KS4) Alternative provision · Ages 14–16 · Ofsted: Inadequate 0.0 miles
- The Kairos Academy (KS3) Alternative provision · Ages 11–13 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Windsor Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–5 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
All SEND schools in Wolverhampton
By need in Wolverhampton: Speech and language (13) · Autism (11) · SEMH (8) · Severe learning (8) · Moderate learning (7) · Hearing (5) · Physical (5) · Vision (4) · PMLD (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about The Vireo Academy
How do I get a place at The Vireo Academy?
Places at The Vireo Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wolverhampton council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Vireo Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Vireo 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 Vireo Academy?
Lawnswood Campus, Lawnswood Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 6SR, in Wolverhampton.
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