Fort Royal
URN: 131534 • Worcester WR5 1DR
Overview
- Name
- Fort Royal
- URN
- 131534
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Francis (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01905355525
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wyld's Lane, Worcester WR5 1DR
Summary
Fort Royal Community Special School, located in Worcester, is dedicated to providing tailored education for pupils with special educational needs. With a capacity of 200 and currently accommodating 232 students, the school focuses on fostering independence, social awareness, and critical life skills. The school is structured into departments, including Early Years and Key Stages 1-2, each with a distinct curriculum designed to support progression.
The teaching staff comprises a teacher, a lead teaching assistant, and additional support staff in each of the 25 classes, ensuring a low pupil-to-staff ratio that facilitates personalised learning. Fort Royal collaborates with various professionals, including therapists and social workers, to meet the diverse needs of its students effectively.
As a community special school, Fort Royal is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The school actively engages with families and the local community, promoting a holistic approach to education that prepares students for successful futures. For more information, visit their website at http://www.fortroyal.co.uk.
The teaching staff comprises a teacher, a lead teaching assistant, and additional support staff in each of the 25 classes, ensuring a low pupil-to-staff ratio that facilitates personalised learning. Fort Royal collaborates with various professionals, including therapists and social workers, to meet the diverse needs of its students effectively.
As a community special school, Fort Royal is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The school actively engages with families and the local community, promoting a holistic approach to education that prepares students for successful futures. For more information, visit their website at http://www.fortroyal.co.uk.
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- Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- Sensory Library (sen)
- Sensory Library (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit (60.5)
- University of Worcester (60.2)
- Regency High School (54.4)
- The Aspire Academy (53.4)
- Riversides School (48.0)
Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 232
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 52
- FSM %
- 35.30
- Open date
- 2007-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 232 | 180 | 52 | 200 | 35.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 243 | 182 | 61 | 200 | 34.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 254 | 186 | 68 | 200 | 28.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 254 | 186 | 68 | 200 | 28.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 240 | 174 | 66 | 200 | 34.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 241 | 172 | 69 | 200 | 32.90 |
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