Regency Academy, Worcester
Regency Academy is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Worcester, part of Regency High School. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Regency Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Regency Academy are Riversides School (1.5 miles, Good); Fort Royal (1.6 miles, Good); New College Worcester (NMSS) (2 miles, Inadequate); and Abigail's Place (2.5 miles, Good).
Riversides SchoolFort RoyalNew College Worcester (NMSS)Abigail's Place
The trust
Regency Academy is run by its own single-school academy trust.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Regency Academy (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child does well at the school (85%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 33 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 94% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 24% to a further education college.
Who goes there
52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Asian (6%).
Almost every pupil at Regency Academy has an education, health and care plan (323 of 323 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Regency Academy has a SEN unit for other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 389 places, 358 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Regency High School (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Regency Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 329 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Regency Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They feel respected and valued. They make good friends and they are kind to each other. Pupils know that adults will always help them if they have a problem. The school is calm and behaviour is good. Pupils quickly learn how to manage their own behaviour effectively. The school wants the very best for its pupils. Pupils are taught to communicate well, to make good choices and to make positive decisions about their futures. Pupils work hard to meet the school's high expectations of them. Staff go above and beyond in making sure that pupils have all they need to become successful adults.
Pupils benefit from many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. There are a vast array of lunchtime clubs, such as choir, signing, music and chess. Some pupils develop a sense of responsibility by looking after the school ducks and chickens. They enjoy the annual 'Regency's Got Talent' show. Each curriculum subject offers trips that enrich pupils' learning and there are opportunities to be involved in local and national events. There is something for every pupil.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils' needs are at the heart of the curriculum. The school knows its pupils well. Teachers use this knowledge to identify the small steps of learning that pupils need to be able to do well. The school has ordered the curriculum carefully so that pupils can build on their learning over time. However, in a few lessons, especially where pupils are following accreditation courses, there is too much emphasis on low-level tasks. This detracts from the important knowledge identified in the curriculum that pupils need to learn. This limits achievement for these pupils. In the sixth form, students in all pathways follow a curriculum that is designed to support their next steps. They are well prepared for adulthood.
Pupils learn how to communicate well. They learn how to use the communication tools that best match their needs. As a result, pupils are able to express their wants and needs clearly. Pupils at the earliest stages of reading benefit from a carefully implemented phonics scheme. Fluent readers choose from a range of appropriate texts. Pupils talk confidently about the books they are reading.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2015 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
52.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Other, Hearing, Autism +4
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Regency Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Regency Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Regency Academy is in Worcestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Worcestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
323 pupils
298 places
25 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Worcester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Worcester
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,828
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
323
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Regency Academy has a SEN unit for other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 389 places, 358 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
323
Total Pupils
219
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
52
Teachers
6.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,479
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.4%
Overall absence
30.5%
Persistent absence
226
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Regency Academy
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Regency Academy
What are GCSE results like at Regency Academy?
In the 2024 results, pupils at Regency Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0 and a Progress 8 score of -1.64, well below the national average. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Regency Academy's Ofsted rating?
Regency Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Regency Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Regency Academy is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Regency Academy?
Regency Academy has around 323 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Regency Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Regency Academy has a SEN unit for other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 389 places, 358 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Regency Academy?
9.4% of sessions were missed at Regency Academy in 2024/25. 30.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Regency Academy?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Regency Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Regency Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Regency Academy?
Regency Academy is at Carnforth Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9JL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)