Wilson Stuart School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wilson Stuart School is a special school in Birmingham for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 February 2015, report published 2 March 2015

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 December 2024

Pupils achieve their personal outcomes exceptionally well at Wilson Stuart School. Staff have the highest level of care and expectations for all pupils. As a result, pupils rise to these expectations and are ready for their next stages in education. The school's curriculum focuses on getting pupils ready for life after Wilson Stuart (LAWS). Learning activities and wider experiences are carefully considered to support pupils' physical development, communication, interaction and independence, starting from the early years. This means that pupils' individual needs are exceptionally well understood and well met here. Pupils demonstrate the school's 'circle' values of communication, independence, resilience, confidence, leadership and esteem. For example, pupils are given a range of leadership responsibilities, such as 'the kindness crew'. These pupils wear a high-visibility jacket and a distinctive yellow lanyard, which makes them stand out. They teach and show other pupils what kindness means and looks like. Pupils know about healthy relationships. This helps to keep them safe. Relationships across the school are highly respectful. Positive relationships are demonstrated by all staff towards each other and towards pupils. Pupils are treated with great dignity and respect at all times. Staff work closely with pupils, parents, carers and specialist external agencies in order to fulfil their roles with exceptional nurture and expertise.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

17 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Maths, average scaled score92

92, 13 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

19 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score1.5

1.5, 44.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.15

0.15, 3.94 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

283 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals52.3%

52.3%, 25.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.7%

47.7%, 26.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0.4%

0.4%, 14.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan99.6%

99.6%, 93.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wilson Stuart School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Pines Special School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 4.4
Oscott Manor School1 mileOfsted: InadequateNot published
New Horizon Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standardNot published
Spring Hill High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 5.0
Queensbury School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 6.7

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EDUCATION IMPACT ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Simon Harris
Address
Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7AT
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
138281

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.