The Heights Academy

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The Heights Academy
Address
Auckland Drive

, ,
B36 0DD

Information
TypeSpecial school
Established2023
Department for Education URN 149753 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Head teacherNicola Redhead
Gender Coeducational
Age7to 16
Enrollment26 (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

  1. "Headteacher's Welcome - The Heights Academy" . Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  2. "New school for autistic children ready to welcome pupils". Solihull Observer. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  3. "About Us - The Heights Academy" . Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  4. Scotland, George (27 February 2025). "Investigation into allegations of teacher bullying". BBC News. Retrieved 25 April 2025.