Continu Plus Academy
URN: 139648 • Kidderminster DY11 7FB
Overview
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Devo (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01562822463
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Finepoint, Kidderminster DY11 7FB
Summary
Continu Plus Academy, located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, is a Free School Alternative Provision that caters to vulnerable learners aged 11-17. Established in September 2013 by the ContinU Trust, the academy aims to re-engage students who have faced challenges in mainstream education. With a current enrolment of 34 pupils and a capacity of 120, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to meet individual needs.
The curriculum at ContinU Plus Academy is designed to be innovative and bespoke, incorporating outdoor education and a mix of vocational, therapeutic, and academic pathways. This approach helps to foster resilience, empathy, and social awareness among students. The academy prides itself on improving student behaviour and mental health, with 80% of students achieving five or more Level 1 qualifications or better upon leaving.
In addition to academic support, the academy emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnerships, collaborating with local schools, colleges, and organisations. This holistic approach ensures that all students have a positive destination in employment, education, or training after their time at the academy.
The curriculum at ContinU Plus Academy is designed to be innovative and bespoke, incorporating outdoor education and a mix of vocational, therapeutic, and academic pathways. This approach helps to foster resilience, empathy, and social awareness among students. The academy prides itself on improving student behaviour and mental health, with 80% of students achieving five or more Level 1 qualifications or better upon leaving.
In addition to academic support, the academy emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnerships, collaborating with local schools, colleges, and organisations. This holistic approach ensures that all students have a positive destination in employment, education, or training after their time at the academy.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- S.E.N.D. Policy (sen)
- Click Here: Flu E-Consent Form Link 2025/2026 (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- here. (download)
- Policies and Reports (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies and Reports (other)
- Referral – Admission Policy (other)
- Welcome to our school (other)
Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 17
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CONTINU PLUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 34
- Boys
- 22
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- 62.50
- Open date
- 2013-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 120 | 62.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 30 | 21 | 9 | 120 | 53.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 99 | 51.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 99 | 51.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 90 | 44.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 40 | 28 | 12 | 90 | 36.40 |
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