The Westminster School
URN: 132233 • Rowley Regis B65 9AL
Overview
- Name
- The Westminster School
- URN
- 132233
- 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
- 71.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Oliver Flowers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01215616884
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis B65 9AL
Summary
The Westminster School is a community special school located in Rowley Regis, catering to pupils aged 7 to 19 with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs. The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the individual educational requirements of each student. Emphasising equal opportunities, the school prepares all pupils to achieve accredited qualifications, fostering their growth into confident and independent members of the community.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment where students can learn and thrive together. The latest facilities in their state-of-the-art building enhance the learning experience, ensuring that pupils have access to high-quality resources and support.
In addition to academic learning, the school places a strong focus on preparing students for life beyond education, encouraging responsible behaviour and respect for others. The Westminster School is dedicated to building a nurturing community that supports the holistic development of its pupils.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment where students can learn and thrive together. The latest facilities in their state-of-the-art building enhance the learning experience, ensuring that pupils have access to high-quality resources and support.
In addition to academic learning, the school places a strong focus on preparing students for life beyond education, encouraging responsible behaviour and respect for others. The Westminster School is dedicated to building a nurturing community that supports the holistic development of its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Primrose Centre (45.6)
- Knowle School (45.2)
- Birchley Pupil Referral Unit (37.5)
- Birchley School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 7 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 272
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 56.60
- Open date
- 2000-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 272 | 180 | 92 | 56.60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 250 | 172 | 78 | 53.10 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 238 | 174 | 64 | 45.90 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 238 | 174 | 64 | 45.90 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 222 | 153 | 69 | 43.30 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 142 | 68 | 40.60 |
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