James Brindley School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bell Barn Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B15 2AF |
| Reference Number | 139526 |
James Brindley School continues to perform well, retaining its 'good' status from the previous inspection. The school is recognized for its strong commitment to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those facing mental health challenges. Leaders and staff work tirelessly to ensure all students receive an ambitious education, and parents report significant positive impacts on their children's lives. There is a strong culture of respect among pupils, and most feel safe and supported within their learning environments.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 120 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 62.5%
Girls: 37.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 52.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 9 | 15 | 4 | 19 |
| 10 | 17 | 5 | 22 |
| 11 | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| 12 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as James Brindley School | |
| 24 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
| 11 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to supporting students with SEND
- High level of academic and vocational ambition
- Effective multi-agency working to meet pupils' needs
- Positive feedback from parents about the school's impact
- High profile and emphasis on developing reading skills
- Creative opportunities in music and art enhance pupils' learning
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons do not prioritize essential content for learning
- Pupils on short-term placements may miss key personal development opportunities
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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