Baskerville School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 6 February 2013
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Fellows Lane

Harborne

Birmingham, B179TS
Phone: 1214273191
Website: baskerville.school

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 103606
Type: Foundation special school
Phase: Special
Address: Fellows Lane, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9TS
Website: www.baskerville.school
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: Birmingham Special Schools Trust
Capacity: 188 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 185
Free School Meals: 56.7% (105 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (185 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.3%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 30.6%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 10 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 21; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 185 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where Every Student Shines - Celebrating Autism, Inspiring Futures"

Respect Independence Resilience Kindness Aspiration and Hope

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Gary Edmunds emphasizes Baskerville as a specialist autism school with personalised, meaningful and ambitious learning, a strong partnership with families, inclusive values, and an invitation to visit and see learning in action.

Facilities

Predictable daily routines that help students feel secure and confident Visual supports and clear signage throughout the building Designated spaces for different activities to help students understand expectations Flexible learning areas that can be adapted to individual sensory and learning needs Discovery Department for students with autism and additional learning needs Small class sizes (maximum of 10 students per class) Dedicated class teachers with one or more teaching assistants providing stability and personalised support On-site Post-16 Program focused on independence, life skills, and vocational training Bournville College Resource Base for Post-16 options Multi-site provision including Baskerville Site, Windsor Academy, and Bournville College provision

Curriculum Highlights

Literacy Development; Numeracy and Mathematics; Science and Discovery; Creative Arts Communication Excellence; Social Understanding; Independence Skills; Work and Career Preparation The Baskerville Learning Journey with KS3 (11-14), KS4 (14-16), and Post-16 (16-19) options; On-Site Post-16 Program; Bournville College Resource Base; Discovery Department

SEND Provision

Our Discovery Department provides a nurturing, specialised environment for students with autism and additional learning needs, with highly specialist staff, a multi-disciplinary team, family-centred approach, and therapeutic integration woven into daily learning.

Admissions Criteria

Baskerville is a foundation special school; all students have Education, Health, and Care Plans; Birmingham Local Authority manages admissions; referrals are made via SENAR; placements are assessed to ensure the placement is appropriate, compatible with other students, and makes efficient use of resources.