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The Pines Special School
Marsh Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 7EY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.7 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
282
Capacity
270
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance metrics indicate challenges, as none of the students achieved grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at GCSE level. While the school may not excel in traditional academic measures, it is focused on providing a supportive environment for its 282 pupils aged 3 to 16.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older 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. | 4.4 | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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 |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.9
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of subjects
86%
School keeps me informed
83%
School supports development
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.5%
Asian Pakistani22.0%
Black African6.7%
Mixed Other6.0%
Asian Indian5.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.6%
Black Caribbean3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
White Other3.2%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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52.52352, -1.86362 · B23 7EY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103622
School typeFoundation special school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Pines Special School rated by Ofsted?
The Pines Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is The Pines Special School a good school?
The Pines Special School scores 40.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 The Pines Special School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Pines Special School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Pines Special School in GCSEs?
The Pines Special School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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