Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
URN: 131619 • Willenhall WV13 2QJ
Overview
- Name
- Shepwell Short Stay School (PRU-Medical)
- URN
- 131619
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Southall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902632719
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bilston Lane, Willenhall WV13 2QJ
Summary
Shepwell Short Stay School, located in Willenhall, Walsall, is a pupil referral unit designed to support students facing challenges that prevent them from attending mainstream education. With a current enrolment of 89 pupils, the school has a capacity of 30 and caters to a mixed-gender population. The school prioritises the needs of students with medical issues, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social and emotional difficulties, and those who may be pregnant or school refusers.
The ethos of Shepwell School is centred around the belief that every pupil matters. The school aims to create a supportive environment where students feel valued, fostering their self-esteem and encouraging personal growth. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual needs, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of emotional resilience and social skills. This approach helps students build strategies to cope with their challenges and prepares them for future education, training, or employment.
Headteacher Lisa Southall emphasizes the commitment of the staff to support each pupil's unique journey, ensuring they receive the necessary help to succeed. The school community is dedicated to empowering students, promoting a sense of belonging, and enhancing their overall well-being.
The ethos of Shepwell School is centred around the belief that every pupil matters. The school aims to create a supportive environment where students feel valued, fostering their self-esteem and encouraging personal growth. The curriculum is tailored to meet individual needs, focusing on both academic achievement and the development of emotional resilience and social skills. This approach helps students build strategies to cope with their challenges and prepares them for future education, training, or employment.
Headteacher Lisa Southall emphasizes the commitment of the staff to support each pupil's unique journey, ensuring they receive the necessary help to succeed. The school community is dedicated to empowering students, promoting a sense of belonging, and enhancing their overall well-being.
Useful links
- Child Online Safety Extremism Awareness Booklet (download)
- Black Country Helping Hands (download)
- WMP Ninja Sword Surrender (download)
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- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Log in (other)
Nearby alternatives
- WV2 Education (44.6)
- Chace Extended Learning Centre (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- 89
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- 54.70
- Open date
- 1997-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 89 | 49 | 40 | 30 | 54.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 67 | 36 | 31 | 30 | 58.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 30 | 51.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 30 | 51.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 30 | 59.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 30 | 50.00 |
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