Welcome to The Westminster School
It is a pleasure to welcome you to The Westminster Specialist School, a 7-19 community special school nestled high on the hill in Rowley Regis where we occupy an exceptional BSF Building with incredible facilities. We are committed to providing the best education for our young people to enable their potential and achieve their aspirations.We are passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for students with special educational needs and share our commitment to ensuring that all of our young people are fully prepared and supported for life beyond education and are equipped to be active participants in their community. Our School is a safe, happy and learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of opportunities and experiences.Our learning environment is committed to putting young person as the centre of the curriculum provision. Delivering a personalised curriculum is an essential component to engage our young people in their learning whilst also maximising the use of time when they are with us.The School is not only at the heart of the community in which it operates but has influence across all six towns of Sandwell. I am very well acquainted with the community the School serves and strive to do all I can to ensure the young people of Sandwell have the finest quality education there is to offer in order to give them the best possible chances to realise their potential and achieve positive life outcomes.The School isn’t just an educational establishment; it’s a beacon of best practice leading the way with everyone watching and taking note, locally and nationally. The Westminster School is in an exceptional place within the educational arena and the pace with which it works at is incomparable to any other school across the country. I have the passion, desire, skills and energy to not only continue this journey but to break new ground and take this remarkable school to the next level. I would welcome you to join us on this amazing journey together.Best wishesMr Oliver M FlowersExecutive Head at The Westminster School
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community special school
Suitable Ages
7 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
272 Total
No. of Boys
180 (66.2%)
No. of Girls
92 (33.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
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Admissions Process
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Nov 25, 2025
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 1
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 21 - Sep 1
Alumni Stories
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