Westwood Academy is an alternative provision academy in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Fox (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Venn Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 July 2026
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 152558
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 North Yorkshire 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
Graded by area, November 2024; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (June 2023)
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Valley Bridge Parade, Scarborough, YO11 2PG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Springhead School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
- The Woodlands Academy Special school · Ages 2–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
- Cambian Scarborough School Independent · Ages 8–18 · Ofsted: Good 2.9 miles
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Questions about Westwood Academy
How do I get a place at Westwood Academy?
Places at Westwood Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or North Yorkshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Westwood Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Westwood Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Westwood Academy?
Valley Bridge Parade, Scarborough, YO11 2PG, in North Yorkshire.
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