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Braidwood School for the Deaf
Bromford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8AF, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
92
Capacity
76
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19, particularly for those who are deaf. While GCSE attainment is below the national average, with only 7% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is relatively high at 86%, indicating a positive community atmosphere. Limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall academic progress, but the school's commitment to its students remains evident.
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Last inspected: 3 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 9.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 7% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 7% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (14 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
School keeps me informed
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.3%
Asian Pakistani19.6%
Black African16.3%
White Other6.5%
Asian Bangladeshi5.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.3%
Other3.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Location
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52.50172, -1.81925 · B36 8AF
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103611
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.braidwood.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Braidwood School for the Deaf rated by Ofsted?
Braidwood School for the Deaf was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 October 2013.
Is Braidwood School for the Deaf a good school?
Braidwood School for the Deaf scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Braidwood School for the Deaf?
Based on 14 Ofsted Parent View responses, Braidwood School for the Deaf receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Braidwood School for the Deaf in GCSEs?
Braidwood School for the Deaf achieved an Attainment 8 score of 9.2. 7% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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