The Heights Academy
| The Heights Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Auckland Drive , , B36 0DD | |
| Information | |
| Type | Special school |
| Established | 2023 |
| Department for Education URN | 149753 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Nicola Redhead |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 7 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 26 (March 2025) |
| Website | https://heights.fet.ac |
The Heights Academy is a special school in Smith's Wood in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England. It primarily caters for autistic children between the ages of 7 and 16, and is part of the Forward Education Trust.[1]
The Heights Academy was established in 2023. It is located in purpose-built premises on the former site of Bosworth Infant and Junior School.[2] The school initially educated pupils in years 3 to 7, and started accepting pupils up to year 11 at the end of the 2023-24 academic year.[3]
In early 2025, The Heights Academy became the subject of allegations that school staff have bullied pupils. The Forward Education Trust launched an independent investigation into these claims on 3 March 2025.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Headteacher's Welcome - The Heights Academy". Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "New school for autistic children ready to welcome pupils". Solihull Observer. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "About Us - The Heights Academy". Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ Scotland, George (27 February 2025). "Investigation into allegations of teacher bullying". BBC News. Retrieved 25 April 2025.