120
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
75%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 29/06/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBirmingham
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio1.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of James Brindley School · All-through · Birmingham
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
120
Pupil : teacher ratio
1.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
60%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
31%
Persistent absence
75%
Contact
Address
Bell Barn Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2AF
Local authority
Birmingham
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 120 | 1.6 | 100% | 2% | 60% | 31% | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 137 | 1.9 | 100% | 3% | 55% | 26% | 64% |
| 2022/23 | 138 | 1.9 | 100% | 4% | 62% | 20% | 57% |
| 2021/22 | 128 | 1.6 | 100% | 4% | 61% | 24% | 68% |
| 2020/21 | 116 | 1.5 | 100% | 5% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 151 | 1.9 | 100% | 3% | 55% | 26% | 69% |
| 2017/18 | 169 | 2.0 | 100% | 2% | 56% | 28% | 66% |
| 2016/17 | — | 2.2 | — | — | — | 32% | 67% |
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