The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 4 December 2013
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: 9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Ardencote Road

Kings Heath

Birmingham, B130RW
Phone: 1216752487
Website: deps.ac

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 103615
Type: Foundation special school
Phase: Special
Address: Ardencote Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0RW
Website: www.deps.ac
Age range: 5-11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: Birmingham Special Schools Trust
Capacity: 150 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 151
Free School Meals: 56.3% (85 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (151 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 93.0%; Good
Persistent Absence: 23.1%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 11 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 22; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 151 pupils; 5-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Shine Like a Star"

Determination and Patience Kindness Respect Courage and Bravery Happiness and Joy Teamwork Independence

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Sasha Taylor welcomes a nurturing, inclusive school community and emphasises collaboration with families and external agencies, a holistic curriculum, and a focus on helping every child shine and develop life skills.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunchtime clubs Workout Wednesdays

Sports

Golf (learning at Shirley Golf Club) Football (AVFC) Swimming (Calthorpe Swimming Pool) Archery (Blackwell Adventure) Go-karting (Blackwell Adventure) Tree trekking (Blackwell Adventure) Zip wires (Blackwell Adventure)

Facilities

Forest School site Extensive green spaces Garden with a greenhouse and raised beds MUGA Gym equipment Trim Trail

Curriculum Highlights

2-year cycle of topics and high-quality texts in each subject area; Cycle 1 is currently in use and Cycle 2 will start in September 2026 Subjects covered: Art and Design, Design and Technology, Geography, History, PSHE, Computing, Music, Science, PE, Writing, Maths, Reading Knowledge Organisers and termly newsletters; Class Dojo pages for half-term learning information

SEND Provision

All students have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP). EHCP annual reviews are held throughout the academic year. The Birmingham Local Offer provides information about SEND.