Kite Ridge School
URN: 138102 • High Wycombe HP12 3NE
Overview
- Name
- Kite Ridge School
- URN
- 138102
- 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
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Sneesby (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01494448497
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Verney Avenue, High Wycombe HP12 3NE
Summary
Kite Ridge School is a pupil referral unit located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 8 students, with a capacity of 10. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Its ethos is rooted in unconditional acceptance, ensuring that each student's individual needs are met through a bespoke and holistic educational approach.
The curriculum at Kite Ridge includes a blend of group teaching sessions in core subjects like English and Maths, alongside therapeutic activities such as Sensory Exploration and occupational therapy. Students also have opportunities for work experience to prepare for adulthood. The school day starts at 10 am and includes structured learning sessions, communal lunch, and afternoon activities, fostering both academic growth and social development.
Kite Ridge School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and personal development, encouraging students to develop autonomy, effective communication skills, and respectful relationships. The school’s commitment to individualised education aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and aspire towards economic independence.
The curriculum at Kite Ridge includes a blend of group teaching sessions in core subjects like English and Maths, alongside therapeutic activities such as Sensory Exploration and occupational therapy. Students also have opportunities for work experience to prepare for adulthood. The school day starts at 10 am and includes structured learning sessions, communal lunch, and afternoon activities, fostering both academic growth and social development.
Kite Ridge School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and personal development, encouraging students to develop autonomy, effective communication skills, and respectful relationships. The school’s commitment to individualised education aims to empower students to achieve their full potential and aspire towards economic independence.
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Nearby alternatives
- Aspire (72.8)
- Aspire (60.6)
- Chiltern Wood School (57.9)
- Buckinghamshire New University (52.9)
- Crown House School (49.4)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 10
- Pupils
- 8
- Boys
- 5
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 50.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 50.00 |
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