Hallmoor School

Hallmoor School is demonstrating a good level of overall effectiveness, reflecting significant improvements since its previous inspection when it was rated as requiring improvement. Under the leadership of Paul Donkersloot, the school has fostered an environment marked by inspirational leadership, supportive staff, and a curriculum designed to empower students, particularly those with various needs, such as autism and communication challenges. The school prioritizes communication and independence, ensuring that all pupils receive the necessary support to thrive and engage fully in their education.

Strengths

• Inspirational leaders and caring staff driving improvements.
• Strong focus on communication and independence.
• Supportive and kind relationships between staff and pupils.
• Well-planned curriculum pathways catering to students' needs.
• Effective collaboration with speech and language therapists.
• Rich extracurricular options enhancing student experiences.
• Impressive support for sensory processing and emotional regulation.
• Pupils display confidence and develop character through various activities.

Areas for Improvement

• Some subject leaders lack opportunities to monitor curriculum implementation.
• Inconsistent application of communication strategies among staff.
• Inconsistencies in the reading curriculum implementation.

In 2024–25 pupils at Hallmoor School attended 86.9% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 43.8% 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, 2.0% of pupils at Hallmoor 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 Hallmoor School had 10.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 18.0% 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 Hallmoor School had 294 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; multi-sensory impairment; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

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 2024–25 Hallmoor School received £24,291 and spent £21,341 for each of its 294 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,425,000 (£4,848 per pupil).

Across all 6 schools of Forward Education Trust, income was £29,226 and spending £27,361 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). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Hallmoor School is part of Forward Education Trust, which runs 6 schools. The nearest others:

• Leycroft Academy Birmingham
• Brays School Birmingham
• The Heights Academy Solihull
• The Bridge School Birmingham
• High Point Academy Wednesbury

What is Hallmoor School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Hallmoor School is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Hallmoor School last inspected by Ofsted?

Hallmoor School was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Hallmoor School have?

Hallmoor School has 294 pupils on roll.

What age range does Hallmoor School cover?

Hallmoor School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

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

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

Where is Hallmoor School?

Hallmoor School is at 50 Scholars Gate, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DL.