About Us

Statement of Principles and Practice


Wishmore Cross Academy is a publicly funded independent state school and is part of the Academies Enterprise Trust. The Academy is situated in Chobham, Surrey and draws pupils from a range of backgrounds, both urban and rural, across Surrey and also neighbouring LEAs.

The Academy is a special school for young people all of whom have a statement identifying social, emotional and mental health difficulties as their primary need. 

Underpinning the Academies Enterprise Trust’s (Special) vision is our commitment to the inclusion of young people with special needs and disabilities in our society. This begins by offering an outstanding education and is supported by our commitment to life-long learning. It also addresses negative attitudes, lack of services or ready access to them and other harmful social, economic and cultural barriers.

The staff provide a highly effective and individual package of education, care and pastoral support to young people who may have only negative experiences of school. A safe, caring environment supported by high levels of staffing ensures that each pupil has the opportunity to make progress and achieve their full potential.

The high quality of education on offer in a caring environment provides a positive choice for parents and young people. Wishmore Cross Academy is committed to a strong partnership between home and school in order that pupils achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum.

The school has an excellent reputation amongst parents and the local community, and is at the heart of a network of special academies providing expertise, training and resources to both teaching and non-teaching professionals, parents and carers.