Wize Up
URN: 136092 • London SE9 6DN
Overview
- Name
- Wize Up
- URN
- 136092
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kimberley Richardson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02088599664
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 579 Westhorne Avenue, London SE9 6DN
Summary
Wize Up is an independent special school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, catering to mixed-gender students aged 11-16. Established in 2008, the school provides alternative educational provisions for up to 70 pupils, focusing on those with social, emotional, educational, and behavioural needs. The school aims to support young people who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, offering both full-time and part-time placements.
The curriculum at Wize Up is designed to foster academic success while also developing personal learning and thinking skills. The school emphasizes adaptive learning, encouraging students to explore their individual paths and take control of their educational journeys. Staff members are dedicated to creating a welcoming and structured environment that promotes a sense of belonging within the community.
Wize Up prioritises the holistic development of its students, equipping them with essential skills to navigate contemporary social challenges. The school values each student's unique journey and strives to modify behaviours to enhance learning potential, ensuring that every individual is supported in their educational experience.
The curriculum at Wize Up is designed to foster academic success while also developing personal learning and thinking skills. The school emphasizes adaptive learning, encouraging students to explore their individual paths and take control of their educational journeys. Staff members are dedicated to creating a welcoming and structured environment that promotes a sense of belonging within the community.
Wize Up prioritises the holistic development of its students, equipping them with essential skills to navigate contemporary social challenges. The school values each student's unique journey and strives to modify behaviours to enhance learning potential, ensuring that every individual is supported in their educational experience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Azhar Academy Girls School (75.2)
- Spa School (73.2)
- Harris Aspire Academy (72.7)
- Hawkswood Primary PRU (72.7)
- The Pears Family School (72.7)
Key details
- LA
- Greenwich
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 45
- Boys
- 17
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2010-03-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 45 | 17 | 28 | 70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 32 | 10 | 22 | 70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 70 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 40 | 0.00 |
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