The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 22%
- FSM
- 52.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- THINK DIFFERENTLY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Hardip Bissell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
April 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Bell Barn Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Percy Shurmer Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lift Percy Shurmer
Primary · 1.2km away
Hallfield School
Independent · 1.2km away
New Perspectives School
Independent · 1.5km away
Jakeman Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Elmhurst Ballet School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is James Brindley School's Ofsted rating?
James Brindley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend James Brindley School?
James Brindley School currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does James Brindley School take?
James Brindley School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is James Brindley School?
James Brindley School is in Birmingham, B15 2AF, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does James Brindley School have a sixth form?
Yes, James Brindley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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