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The Pines Special School
- All-through
- Birmingham B23 7EY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils make strong progress from their individual starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff reinforce positive behaviour consistently. Pupils are happy and relaxed.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Leaders provide additional support swiftly for those not making expected progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers enjoy working at the school.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is well-planned and effectively meets individual needs.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Occasionally, teaching does not meet leaders' high expectations.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can 鈥榮tay and play鈥� and have strong links with staff.
Communication with Parents: Regular updates through home-school books and an app.
Parent Satisfaction: The great majority of parents are very positive and appreciative.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors and leaders work hard to address any issues effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders plan to improve tracking of personal development and enhance curriculum clarity.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with appropriately.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils feel safe and well-cared-for in school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about safety through PSHE curriculum.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Activities like enterprise week engage pupils in real-life applications.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Limited lunchtime clubs, with more needed for other key stages.
Outdoor Facilities: Improved outdoor play areas with limited resources.
Career Counselling Services: CEIAG has higher profile; pupils interview visitors and apply for school jobs.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Strong transition plans help children move between year groups smoothly.
Support for SEND: Specialist staff and resources effectively support individual needs.
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About Us
The Pines Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 280 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
|
A
|
B
|
| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-16 | 2-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.1 | 5.2 | 7.9 |
| Proficient Math | 97 | 91 | - |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 94 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.8 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 92 8 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 91 8 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -7.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.2 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.87 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.67 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.71 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Pines Special School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1