Located in Worcester, The Aspire Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Aspire Academy currently has around 41 pupils on roll, which is about 34% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.3% boys and 31.7% girls. Around 48.8% 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 white british background (68.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bridgwater Road, Worcester, WR4 9FQ |
| Website: | www.theaspireacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01905455422 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Stevenson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 141034 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/05/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 41 |
| Number of Boys: | 28 |
| Number of Girls: | 13 |
| White British | 68.30% | 28 |
| Unclassified | 9.80% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 4.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 2.40% | 1 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chedworth Drive , Warndon WR4 9PG | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Chedworth Drive , Warndon WR4 9PG | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Warndon Edgeworth Close , Warndon WR4 9PE | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warndon Primary School Edgeworth Close , WR4 9PE | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester, Warndon Junior School Edgeworth Close , Warndon WR4 9PE | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgar Technology College Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Bilford Road , WR3 8HN | - not rated | 3,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspire Academy Bridgwater Road , WR4 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcestershire College of Agriculture Hindlip , WR3 8SS | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rose Hill School Windermere Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regency High School Carnforth Drive , Warndon WR4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regency High School Windermere Road , Warndon WR4 9JL | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.