Lady Zia Wernher School
URN: 109745 • Luton LU2 9AY
Overview
- Name
- Lady Zia Wernher School
- URN
- 109745
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hilary Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582728705
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ashcroft Road, Luton LU2 9AY
Summary
Lady Zia Wernher School is a community special school located in Luton, catering to children with severe or profound learning difficulties, including those with additional needs such as physical, sensory, and communication impairments. The school operates from two sites: the original location in Stopsley and a newly expanded site in Leagrave, which is expected to enhance accessibility for local families. Both sites follow the same curriculum designed to promote engagement and support individual pupil progress.
The school’s ethos revolves around values such as happiness, independence, curiosity, and respect. It aims to empower students by fostering their voice and encouraging curiosity and creativity. The curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child can achieve their potential and prepare for future life stages.
Lady Zia Wernher School prioritises collaboration with families and local communities, understanding that strong partnerships are vital for effective learning. The school is committed to inclusivity and adheres to equal opportunities principles, welcoming students from all backgrounds and faiths.
The school’s ethos revolves around values such as happiness, independence, curiosity, and respect. It aims to empower students by fostering their voice and encouraging curiosity and creativity. The curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that each child can achieve their potential and prepare for future life stages.
Lady Zia Wernher School prioritises collaboration with families and local communities, understanding that strong partnerships are vital for effective learning. The school is committed to inclusivity and adheres to equal opportunities principles, welcoming students from all backgrounds and faiths.
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Nearby alternatives
- Woodlands Secondary School (65.8)
- University of Bedfordshire (60.2)
- Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia (59.0)
- Oakwood Primary School (57.6)
- Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy (55.9)
Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 30.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 147 | 95 | 30.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 117 | 81 | 32.30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 148 | 85 | 63 | 28.40 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 148 | 85 | 63 | 28.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 133 | 81 | 52 | 26.60 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 118 | 69 | 49 | 22.60 |
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