# Peak Academy — Dursley, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/peak-academy-22536 ## At a glance - **Type:** Special - **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews - **Students:** 60 - **Principal:** Elisa Entwistle ## Contact - **Address:** Drake Lane Cam Dursley - **Phone:** 01453 542130 - **Website:** https://www.thepeakacademy.org - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/peak-academy-22536 ## About The Peak Academy is a special school for young people who have a statement primarily identifying social, emotional and Mental Health needs. The Academy provides a safe, caring environment, giving each pupil the opportunity to make progress and achieve their full potential. The school is committed to a strong partnership between home and school in order for pupils to achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2021 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Jun 2021 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Jun 2021 - **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2021 - **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jun 2021 ## Recent parent reviews - **5/5** — Exceptional care and support: We have been thoroughly impressed with the care and support provided by Peak Academy. From the moment our child started, we have noticed a significant improvement in their confidence and well-being. The staff are approachable, understanding, and truly committed to helping each child thrive. We are grateful for the positive impact this school has had on our child's life. *(Jun 2022)* - **5/5** — A loving and inclusive community: Peak Academy has been a loving and inclusive community for our child. The emphasis on trust, respect, and empathy is truly inspiring, and we've seen our child flourish in this nurturing environment. The facilities are well-maintained, and the staff are always willing to listen and provide support. We feel grateful to be a part of this school community. *(Feb 2021)* - **4/5** — A mixed experience: We had a mixed experience with Peak Academy. While we appreciated the school's focus on social and emotional support, we felt that the communication between staff and parents could be improved. Our child had some wonderful teachers, but we also encountered some challenges with behavior management. Overall, we're grateful for the opportunities our child had at Peak, but we're not entirely satisfied with our experience. *(Dec 2019)* ## Other schools in Dursley - [Dursley Church of England Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/dursley-church-of-england-primary-academy-14505) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews) - [Cam Woodfield Junior School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/cam-woodfield-junior-school-19727) — 4.5/5 (2 reviews) - [Coaley Church of England Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/coaley-church-of-england-primary-academy-19457) - [Uley Church of England Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/uley-church-of-england-primary-school-6155) - [Stepping Stones Playgroup (Dursley)](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/stepping-stones-playgroup-dursley-101730) - [Dursley Out of School Club](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/dursley-out-of-school-club-101468) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dursley/peak-academy-22536 when citing this data.