Westbury Academy- Special School, Raleigh Learning Trust

Overview

Special School Academy

Westbury Academy is an academy in the Raleigh Learning Trust providing education for pupils who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Pupils at Westbury are admitted to the school following completion of an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which is replacing the Statementing Process, and with agreement that placement at the school is appropriate for their needs. Pupils currently with a statement of special educational needs will be transferred to an EHCP following the local authority’s transition timetable. Places at Westbury are at a premium within this and other authorities, and there is often a waiting list for pupils requiring full-time education.

Curriculum

At Westbury Academy, our three Assessment Pathways provide a structured but flexible framework that aligns curriculum, support, and progression to pupil need. Pupils are not fixed within a pathway and may move between them over time based on a best-fit approach. Each pathway has the shared intent of Independence and Preparation for Adulthood, reflecting our commitment to equipping every pupil for life beyond Westbury, including further education, employment, and independent living.