New Perspectives School

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 7-18
Religion Unknown
Address 197-223 Edward Road
Balsall Heath
Birmingham
B12 9LB
Phone 01217252960
Reference Number 149864

New Perspectives School is performing well, achieving a good overall effectiveness in its first inspection. The school supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, creating an environment where they feel welcomed and valued. Many pupils arrive at the school facing challenges in their previous educational experiences, but they find belonging and show enthusiasm for learning once they start. With high expectations set by the staff, pupils achieve well and demonstrate pride in their work and achievements. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to the unique needs of the pupils, integrating targets from their education, health, and care plans. While the school excels in providing a supportive atmosphere and personal development opportunities, it recognizes the need for improvement in foundational skills, especially in early reading and mathematics. The personal development programme requires refinement for a more coherent structure, ensuring that pupils progress in a planned manner through their learning experiences.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 12
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 58.33%
Girls: 41.67%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
3 Unknown Unknown Unknown
4 Unknown Unknown Unknown
5 Unknown Unknown Unknown
6 Unknown Unknown Unknown
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 10 Dec 2024
Date Report
10 Dec 2024 Standard inspection:
12 Jul 2023 Pre-registration inspection
Proposed to open

Strengths

  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • High expectations and ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs.
  • Effective pastoral care and a welcoming school environment.
  • Pupils develop important life skills through hands-on activities.
  • Strong subject knowledge among teachers and clear information presentation.

Areas for Improvement

  • Ineffective support for early reading and mathematics foundational skills.
  • Personal development programme lacks coherence in design.

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