Langley School

Langley School continues to be rated as good following its ungraded inspection. Although the inspection did not lead to a change in overall judgment, the evidence suggests that the school's performance may not sustain that rating if a graded inspection were conducted. The school is undergoing a positive transition under new leadership, which is fostering a determined and focused approach to improving educational outcomes for its pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). While the commitment to enhancing support is evident, there remain inconsistencies in how effectively some staff meet individual pupil needs.

Strengths

• Inspirational leaders driving school improvements.
• Dedicated staff keen on overcoming learning barriers.
• Positive relationships and behavior among pupils.
• Strong initiatives to improve attendance and well-being.
• Exciting extracurricular activities enriching pupil experiences.
• Effective phonics teaching adapted for individual needs.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent planning and sequencing of curriculum across subjects.
• Learning intentions not always communicated clearly to pupils.
• Inconsistent implementation of communication systems for pupils.

In 2024–25 pupils at Langley School attended 91.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 31.7% 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, 1.5% of pupils at Langley School 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 Langley School had 8.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 26.9% 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 Langley School had 137 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.

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 Langley School received £29,298 and spent £26,210 for each of its 137 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £266,000 (£1,942 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 Sutton Coldfield · Birmingham local authority: places and applications

Langley School is part of Four Oaks Learning Trust for Excellence, which runs 7 schools. The nearest others:

• Coppice Primary School Sutton Coldfield
• Moor Hall Primary School Sutton Coldfield
• Whitehouse Common Primary School Sutton Coldfield
• Little Sutton Primary School Sutton Coldfield
• Four Oaks Primary School Sutton Coldfield
• Hollyfield Primary School Sutton Coldfield

What is Langley School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Langley School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

When was Langley School last inspected by Ofsted?

Langley School was last inspected in June 2024.

How many pupils does Langley School have?

Langley School has 137 pupils on roll.

What age range does Langley School cover?

Langley School for pupils aged 4 to 11.

What are Langley School's SATs (KS2) results?

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

Where is Langley School?

Langley School is at Trinity Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 6TJ.