Wilson Stuart School

Wilson Stuart School continues to maintain the high standards established during its last inspection, receiving praise for its effective curriculum that prepares pupils exceptionally well for life after school. The staff demonstrate outstanding care and dedication, helping students with complex needs achieve significant personal outcomes. The school fosters positive relationships and supports students' individual needs through a well-thought-out approach to education and personal development. Families and the community hold the school in high regard, recognizing its impact on children's lives.

Strengths

• High expectations and care for all pupils
• Exceptional understanding and support for pupils' complex needs
• Effective partnerships with parents and external agencies
• Strong emphasis on communication, independence, and life skills
• Impressive use of technology to enhance learning
• Engaging curriculum that supports personal development
• Positive behaviours and attitudes towards learning
• Strong focus on career guidance for future opportunities

In 2024–25 pupils at Wilson Stuart School attended 78.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 60.2% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Wilson Stuart School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Wilson Stuart School had 6.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Wilson Stuart School had 283 pupils, 99.6% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Wilson Stuart School received £37,779 and spent £37,868 for each of its 255 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,676,000 (£6,572 per pupil).

Across all 3 schools of Education Impact Academy Trust, income was £31,690 and spending £31,286 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Wilson Stuart School is part of Education Impact Academy Trust, which runs 3 schools. The nearest others:

• Queensbury School Birmingham
• Mayfield School Birmingham

What is Wilson Stuart School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Wilson Stuart School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2025.

When was Wilson Stuart School last inspected by Ofsted?

Wilson Stuart School was last inspected in January 2025.

How many pupils does Wilson Stuart School have?

Wilson Stuart School has 283 pupils on roll.

What age range does Wilson Stuart School cover?

Wilson Stuart School for pupils aged 2 to 19.

What are Wilson Stuart School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Wilson Stuart School?

Wilson Stuart School is at Perry Common Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7AT.