Chadsgrove School is a special academy in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 2 to 19. It supports dyslexia and SpLD, physical, severe learning and 1 other need.
- Ages 2–19
- 124 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 124 (places for 142)
- Headteacher
- Miss Tina Partridge (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Aequalis Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2025
- Free school meals
- 34% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 151583
Needs it supports
4 needs: dyslexia and SpLD, physical and 2 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Cognition and learning
- Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) Other schools for this in Worcestershire (2)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Worcestershire (5)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Worcestershire (4)
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Worcestershire (4)
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 Worcestershire 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
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2012; standards maintained (April 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, April 2025).
Contact and getting there
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0JL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Independent · Ages 19–25 0.0 miles
- Meadows First School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–9 1.5 miles
- Parkside Middle School Mainstream + base · Ages 9–13 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 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 Chadsgrove School
How do I get a place at Chadsgrove 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 Chadsgrove School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Chadsgrove School support?
Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia), physical disability, 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 Chadsgrove School take?
Aged 2 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Chadsgrove School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Chadsgrove School?
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, B61 0JL, in Worcestershire.
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