Green Heath School

This was a Department for Education-commissioned material change inspection at Green Heath School, an independent school proposing to move premises and reduce its registered capacity from 45 to 25 pupils. Inspectors concluded that the school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the material changes are implemented. The judgment is limited to the standards checked during this inspection and is not a full compliance judgment about all independent school standards. The report is broadly positive. Leaders have responded effectively to the previous January 2026 material change inspection, where PE provision was found unlikely to meet the standard and leadership compliance could not be determined because the school was not operating. Oversight has been strengthened across safeguarding, health and safety, fire safety, risk assessment and premises compliance. Safeguarding policies and procedures are up to date, risk assessments are comprehensive, and health, safety, fire and first-aid arrangements are appropriate. The proposed premises are suitable, with good toilet and washing facilities, a dedicated medical room, appropriate lighting and acoustics, secure outdoor space, and formal arrangements for PE at a local gym. A key limitation is that there were no pupils on roll at the time of inspection and no educational provision was taking place, so inspectors could not evaluate safeguarding or other arrangements in practice. Nonetheless, the policies, procedures, training, documentation and oversight reviewed provide appropriate assurance that the school is likely to operate safely and meet the standards considered if the material change is approved.

Strengths

• Leaders have strengthened oversight and compliance arrangements across safeguarding, health and safety, fire safety, risk assessment and premises.
• Safeguarding policy, procedures, training and recruitment checks are up to date and appropriate for the intended pupil population.
• Comprehensive risk assessments cover the premises, off-site activities, the wider building and pupil vulnerabilities.
• Health, safety, fire safety and first-aid arrangements are robust, with appropriate certification, servicing and external specialist support.
• Suitable toilets, washing facilities and drinking water arrangements meet the needs of the proposed pupil capacity.
• A dedicated medical room and appropriate medication storage support pupils' health and welfare needs.
• The proposed premises provide good lighting, suitable acoustic conditions and secure access arrangements.
• PE provision concerns from the previous inspection have been addressed through formal local gym arrangements, detailed risk assessments and supervision.
• Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of their responsibilities and the capacity to maintain compliance.
• Appropriate safeguarding information is available and regularly reviewed.

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What is Green Heath School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Green Heath School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in September 2026.

When was Green Heath School last inspected by Ofsted?

Green Heath School was last inspected in September 2026.

What age range does Green Heath School cover?

Green Heath School for pupils aged 14 to 19.

Where is Green Heath School?

Green Heath School is at Suite 3b, Darwell House, 69-85 Whitmore Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0NR.