Continu Plus Academy is a not applicable school in Kidderminster, serving pupils aged 11 to 17. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Continu Plus Academy currently has around 34 pupils on roll, which is about 28% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.7% boys and 35.3% girls. Around 62.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a unclassified background (79.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Finepoint, Kidderminster, DY11 7FB |
| Website: | http://continuplus.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01562822463 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Sara Devo |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139648 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/02/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 17 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 34 |
| Number of Boys: | 22 |
| Number of Girls: | 12 |
| Unclassified | 79.40% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.80% | 3 |
| White British | 8.80% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice First School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Academy Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchen Coppice Primary School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourport-On-Severn, Burlish Park First School Windermere Way , Burlish Park DY13 8LA | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burlish Park Primary School Windermere Way , DY13 8LA | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourport High School-Language College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College Minster Road , DY13 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Stourport High School and Sixth Form Centre Minster Road , DY13 8AX | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewdley High School and Sixth Form Centre Stourport Road , Wribbenhall DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bewdley School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourport-On-Severn, Burlish Middle School Coniston Crescent , DY13 8JU | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stourport-On-Severn, Lickhill Middle School Lickhill Road , DY13 8SF | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wribbenhall Middle School Stourport Road , DY12 1BL | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continu Plus Academy Finepoint , DY11 7FB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Pupil Referral Unit Co Sion Hill Middle School , Sion Hill DY10 2XT | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea House School The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.