V.A.S.E Academy

V.A.S.E Academy demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in its inclusivity and personal development offerings, which are viewed as significant strengths. The school meets safeguarding standards, ensuring pupils feel secure and supported in their environment. With a focus on understanding and meeting individual pupil needs, the school has effectively integrated students with complex backgrounds and learning needs, catering primarily to those with autism. The curriculum is well-structured, providing opportunities for students to thrive academically and socially.

Strengths

• Strong provision for the inclusion of all pupils.
• Extensive teaching about different cultures and beliefs.
• Curriculum for personal development is well embedded.
• Effective tracking of pupils' attendance and engagement.
• Broad and ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for future opportunities.
• Strong support for pupils' personal, social, health and economic education.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistencies in how teachers check pupils' understanding.
• Need for further improvements in pupil attendance.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at V.A.S.E Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is V.A.S.E Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for V.A.S.E Academy is Expected standard, from an inspection in April 2026.

When was V.A.S.E Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

V.A.S.E Academy was last inspected in April 2026.

How many pupils does V.A.S.E Academy have?

V.A.S.E Academy has 39 pupils on roll.

What age range does V.A.S.E Academy cover?

V.A.S.E Academy for pupils aged 10 to 18.

Where is V.A.S.E Academy?

V.A.S.E Academy is at Park Lane, Birmingham, B21 8LE.