Continu Plus Academy
Finepoint, Kidderminster, DY11 7FBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Continu Plus Academy is an alternative provision school in Kidderminster for ages 11 to 17. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 February 2022, report published 1 April 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 February 2022
Supportive relationships and high expectations lie at the heart of this inspirational school. 'We will work it out' is more than a school motto. This is a community that works out what is best for the pupils and strives to achieve it. Pupils join ContinU Plus Academy (CPA) because of previous difficult school experiences. Many have had long periods away from school. Most have faced periods of suspension or exclusion from previous schools. Consequently, many bring with them some challenging behaviours. However, caring staff who know the pupils well and an outstanding provision mean that unwanted behaviour rarely affects their or others' learning. Leaders and staff work as an excellent team to go 'above and beyond' for their pupils. Outdoor education, fishing, caving and volunteering in soup kitchens are just some powerful opportunities provided. Rewards such as shopping vouchers inspire high attendance and engagement in lessons. Visits from motivational speakers and international music superstars inspire pupils to make the right decisions for their lives. Pupils know that bullying can happen, but they are confident that staff will deal with it. Pupils told inspectors that they know staff 'have got their backs'. Inspectors absolutely agree.
Pupil numbers and mix
38 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Continu Plus Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspire Academy | 11 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit | 12 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding |
| Newbridge School | 12 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre | 12 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| The Edge Academy | 13 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- CONTINU PLUS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 17
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Sara Devo
- Phone
- 01562822463
- Address
- Finepoint, Kidderminster, DY11 7FB
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 139648
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.