Welcome to The PEAK  Academy, part of Reach South Academy Trust. We are a day specialist provider of education in Dursley, Gloucestershire for children and young people aged from 11 to 16 years who have an SEMH profile. There are currently 60 pupils on roll but Reach South plans, in partnership with the LA to diversify both number and age range. It is a wonderful school in which to learn, or work, and we are extremely proud of our achievements and pupils.

PEAK formally joined Reach South in August 2022. The Trust has secured capital to ensure the capacity for growth and diversification.

PEAK’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the SEMH population through a process of understanding, support and enablement. To achieve this goal the school looks at the unique impact social, emotional and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence.

Reach South is a forward thinking academy trust that puts the child, and their diagnosis first. Springfields Academy, Calne was the first Reach South special school (Ofsted good March 2022. NAS advanced status June 2022) In September 2023 SAIL(Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) will open . The three schools, will work very closely to meet, lead and shape regional agendas.

This is a unique opportunity to not only join the team at Peak, but also to work for a Trust within a framework of specialist provision. The Trust, our schools, and our pupils require teachers who are looking to be innovative, bold and collaborative.  You can help to design your pupils curriculum and influence their future.