Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children

Longwill Primary School for the Deaf is performing excellently, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding in all inspected areas. The school prides itself on fostering a positive environment where being deaf is celebrated. Pupils are inspired by both deaf and hearing staff, which helps them build confidence and the skills necessary for success. The leadership is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils meet high academic and behavioral expectations. Children in the early years receive a strong start, with well-structured support from families and the community, allowing for effective learning from the very beginning.

Strengths

• Inspirational leadership driving ongoing improvements.
• High expectations for all pupils fostering a culture of achievement.
• Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Exemplary behavior of pupils in class and around the school.
• Innovative teaching strategies like 'Visual Phonics by Hand' enhancing reading skills.
• Strong community involvement and opportunities for personal development.

In 2024–25 pupils at Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children attended 92.7% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 17.4% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.9% of pupils at Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children had 6.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 40.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children had 53 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: hearing impairment.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children received £34,551 and spent £44,578 for each of its 53 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £663,000 (-£12,507 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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All schools in Birmingham · Birmingham local authority: places and applications

Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children is part of Birmingham Special Schools Trust, which runs 6 schools. The nearest others:

• Baskerville School Birmingham
• Fox Hollies School Birmingham
• The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Birmingham
• Hamilton School Birmingham
• The Pines Special School Birmingham

What is Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.

When was Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children last inspected by Ofsted?

Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children was last inspected in January 2023.

How many pupils does Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children have?

Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children has 53 pupils on roll.

What age range does Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children cover?

Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children for pupils aged 2 to 12.

What are Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children?

Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children is at Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1LD.