The Wenlock School
URN: 145563 • West Midlands DY1 3SS
Overview
- Name
- The Wenlock School
- URN
- 145563
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Smith (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01384884883
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fossil View, West Midlands DY1 3SS
Summary
The Wenlock School is an independent special school located in Dudley, West Midlands, catering to boys and girls aged 7 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as those on the autism spectrum. With a current enrolment of 110 pupils, the school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages academic, social, and emotional development.
The school offers a personalised curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering positive relationships and removing barriers to learning. A dedicated clinical team provides therapeutic support, ensuring that students receive comprehensive care alongside their education. The school also benefits from its proximity to the Wrens Nest Nature Reserve, allowing for outdoor learning opportunities and a Forest School curriculum.
Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Simon Smith, The Wenlock School emphasizes high standards in both behaviour and achievement. The school's ethos revolves around understanding each child's potential and preparing them for future success, both academically and personally, within a nurturing community.
The school offers a personalised curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering positive relationships and removing barriers to learning. A dedicated clinical team provides therapeutic support, ensuring that students receive comprehensive care alongside their education. The school also benefits from its proximity to the Wrens Nest Nature Reserve, allowing for outdoor learning opportunities and a Forest School curriculum.
Under the leadership of Executive Headteacher Simon Smith, The Wenlock School emphasizes high standards in both behaviour and achievement. The school's ethos revolves around understanding each child's potential and preparing them for future success, both academically and personally, within a nurturing community.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Our Family (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Rowan School (56.7)
- The British Muslim School (48.4)
- Highclare School (40.0)
- St George's School Edgbaston (37.3)
- Al Khair Primary School (31.8)
Key details
- LA
- Dudley
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 110
- Boys
- 83
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2018-06-28
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 110 | 83 | 27 | 100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 80 | 20 | 100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 64 | 15 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 64 | 15 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 71 | 53 | 18 | 90 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 44 | 35 | 9 | 90 | 0.00 |
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