Kickstart Academy is an alternative provision academy in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, for children and young people aged 14 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 14–16
- 49 pupils
- Ofsted: Requires improvement
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 14 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 49 (places for 60)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Lewis
- Part of
- Learning Community Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2023
- Free school meals
- 71.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Telford and Wrekin
- School reference (URN)
- 150262
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Telford and Wrekin (3)
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 Telford and Wrekin 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 Requires improvement, March 2022
Rated Requires improvement at its last graded inspection, in March 2022.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Whitechapel Way, Telford, TF2 9PQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Linden Centre Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
- Queensway Special school · Ages 9–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- Amberleigh Therapeutic School Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.0 miles
All SEND schools in Telford and Wrekin
By need in Telford and Wrekin: Speech and language (6) · Autism (5) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Questions about Kickstart Academy
How do I get a place at Kickstart Academy?
Places at Kickstart Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Telford and Wrekin council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Kickstart Academy support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Kickstart Academy take?
Aged 14 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Kickstart Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in March 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 Kickstart Academy?
Whitechapel Way, Telford, TF2 9PQ, in Telford and Wrekin.
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