Physis Academy

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Heath Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2AAOpen in maps

Physis Academy is a special school in Whitchurch for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 183 schools in Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

12 pupils on roll, with places for 45

Special educational needs support58.3%

58.3%, 43.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan41.7%

41.7%, 35.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Physis Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Acorn Wood4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Woodlands School9 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 4.9
Smallbrook School10 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 2.7
Access School11 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
The Axis Academy12 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 12.2

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr James Nation
Phone
01948841070
Website
physisacademy.co.uk
Address
Heath Road, Whitchurch, SY13 2AA
Local authority
Shropshire
URN
138580

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.