Two Rivers High School, Tamworth
Two Rivers High School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Tamworth, part of Endeavour Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Two Rivers High School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Two Rivers High School are Two Rivers Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding); Mortimer House School (1.7 miles, Good); and Sutherland School (2 miles).
Two Rivers Primary SchoolMortimer House SchoolSutherland School
The trust
Two Rivers High School is one of 7 schools run by Endeavour Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 31 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 45% to a further education college.
Of the 8 students who left the sixth form in 2022/23, 0% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
50.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Two Rivers High School has an education, health and care plan (286 of 286 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Two Rivers High School has a resourced provision for autism, multi-sensory impairment, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 215 places, 270 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wilnecote (Staffs) Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Faringdon (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Two Rivers High School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 203 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Two Rivers High School issued 3 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: 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 · 3 years agoThis judgement is from December 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
50.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism, Multi-sensory, MLD +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Two Rivers High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Two Rivers High School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
2 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 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
133%
Over capacity
286 pupils
215 places
71 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Tamworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Tamworth
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
286
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Two Rivers High School has a resourced provision for autism, multi-sensory impairment, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 215 places, 270 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
286
Total Pupils
200
Boys
86
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
45
Teachers
6.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,292
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.4%
Overall absence
35.7%
Persistent absence
249
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
Two Rivers High School
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Questions parents ask about Two Rivers High School
What are GCSE results like at Two Rivers High School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Two Rivers High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.1. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Two Rivers High School's Ofsted rating?
Two Rivers High School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Two Rivers High School?
No fixed boundary. When Two Rivers High School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Two Rivers High School?
Two Rivers High School has around 286 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Two Rivers High School have specialist SEN provision?
Two Rivers High School has a resourced provision for autism, multi-sensory impairment, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 215 places, 270 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Two Rivers High School?
11.4% of sessions were missed at Two Rivers High School in 2024/25. 35.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Two Rivers High School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Two Rivers High School 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 Two Rivers High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 2 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Two Rivers High School?
Two Rivers High School is at Torc Campus, Silver Link Road, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2HJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)