Prestley Wood Academy

URN: 150791 • Alconbury Weald PE28 4BL

Overview

Name
Prestley Wood Academy
URN
150791
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
50.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Place (since 2025)
Telephone
01480710036
Website
Visit
Address
Windsor Road, Alconbury Weald PE28 4BL

Summary

Prestley Wood Academy is a mixed free special school located in Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire, catering to students with specific educational needs. Currently, the school accommodates 65 pupils, with a capacity to expand to 150 over the next few years, depending on demand. The academy focuses on students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), providing tailored educational pathways to support their individual needs.

The academy's ethos centres on fostering a love of learning through a balanced and engaging curriculum that adapts to the unique requirements of each pupil. Prestley Wood Academy prioritises the development of functional life skills, emotional resilience, and personal growth, ensuring that students are prepared for adult life in a diverse society. The school encourages active participation from pupils and their families, allowing students to shape the school's values and culture through the School Council.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Prestley Wood Academy's approach, as it seeks to create an inclusive environment where every voice is valued. The academy is committed to evolving its practices in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and aims to have a lasting positive impact on both its students and the wider community.

Key details

LA
Cambridgeshire
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HORIZONS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
150
Pupils
65
Boys
35
Girls
30
FSM %
33.80
Open date
2024-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cambridgeshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 65 35 30 150 33.80
2024-09-11 150

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