Westbury School, Shropshire
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted Ā· 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Westbury School excels at transforming pupils' attitudes towards education and helping them feel genuinely safe and valued. The caring, person-centred approach, combined with high expectations, enables pupils with interrupted schooling to build confidence and experience real academic success. Parents consistently report that their children have 'found their identity' and now 'love attending school'.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils respond exceptionally well to calm, clear expectations and build strong relationships with staff
- Outstanding personal development - the school's person-centred approach empowers pupils to know themselves and develop coping skills for daily life
- Transforming attendance - the school's focus on creating a safe environment and breaking down barriers has led to most pupils achieving high attendance
- Strong preparation for life after school - careers advice and work experience opportunities are carefully personalised to each pupil
- High quality curriculum design - well-sequenced teaching with bespoke support helps pupils close learning gaps
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities provide only surface-level understanding rather than deepening knowledge - the school should ensure pupils have greater opportunities to apply their knowledge in depth across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with financial resources and detailed risk assessments in place to promote pupil well-being and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Equine and animal care, yoga, horticulture, art therapy, woodland skills, sensory room, music space, work experience opportunities
Westbury School is an independent special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication and interaction needs, and autism. The school creates a safe, nurturing environment where pupils who have experienced interrupted schooling develop strong relationships with staff and achieve well both personally and academically.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
18 pupils
25 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Shropshire
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Shropshire
Admissions Demand - Shropshire
Places available
3,213
Applications
2,845
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Secondary admissions across Shropshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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