The Wenlock School, West Midlands
The Wenlock School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in West Midlands.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Wenlock School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Wenlock School are Woodsetton School (1 mile); Tipton Green College (1 mile); The Rowan School (1.4 miles); and Compass Community School Victoria Park (1.5 miles, Good).
Woodsetton SchoolTipton Green CollegeThe Rowan SchoolCompass Community School Victoria Park
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Wenlock School has an education, health and care plan (108 of 108 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Tipton Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Mons Hill College (adjacent), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Wenlock School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 26 November 2024, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
5 June 2026
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Wenlock School excels at supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs to become confident, capable learners. Staff combine high expectations with genuine care, helping each pupil succeed both academically and personally. The school offers an exceptional range of opportunities beyond the classroom - from outdoor activities and Duke of Edinburgh Awards to specialist vocational training - giving pupils real skills and genuine choice in planning their futures.
Key Strengths
- Excellent curriculum design with clear progression - pupils remember what they learn and can apply their knowledge across subjects
- Outstanding behaviour management - staff are patient, firm and kind, helping pupils manage themselves and make significant improvements
- Impressive range of extra-curricular activities and outdoor education opportunities that develop life skills and personal resilience
- Specialist vocational provision with well-equipped facilities (mechanics workshop, hair and beauty salon, construction area) enabling pupils to gain technical qualifications
- Strong support for pupils' emotional wellbeing with bespoke therapeutic and clinical support seamlessly connected to the curriculum
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff understand safeguarding guidance and know what to do when concerns arise.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, residential outdoor activity trips, overseas trips, chess club, choir, daily lunchtime clubs, outdoor education
The Wenlock School is an exceptional independent special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, providing an ambitious education that helps all pupils thrive. The school has maintained its Outstanding rating and continues to strengthen its provision across academic, vocational and personal development areas.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from The Wenlock School
Parental engagement monthly hub
17 Aug 2026
Wednesday Workshop
12 Jan 2026
Gold D of E Achievement
10 Jun 2025
UNICEF
28 Apr 2025
From The Wenlock School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with The Wenlock School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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 Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 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
108 pupils
100 places
8 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - West Midlands
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for West Midlands
Across Dudley council
Places available
3,620
Applications
3,570
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All secondary applications across Dudley council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
108
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Wenlock School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
108
Total Pupils
79
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The Wenlock School
What are GCSE results like at The Wenlock School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Wenlock School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was The Wenlock School last inspected?
The Wenlock School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to The Wenlock School?
The Wenlock School has around 108 pupils on roll.
Does The Wenlock School have specialist SEN provision?
The Wenlock School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Wenlock School?
The Wenlock School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The Wenlock School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Wenlock School?
The Wenlock School is at Fossil View, Wren's Hill Road, West Midlands, DY1 3SS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)