Brays School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Brays School.

Birmingham, B261NS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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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
13 February 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
Brays Road
Sheldon
Birmingham, B261NS
Phone
1217435730
Website
brays.fet.ac

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144042
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Brays Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 1NS
Website
www.brays.fet.ac
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
110 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
106
Free School Meals
29.0% (31 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (106 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
76.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
63.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
106 pupils
2-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes visitors and emphasises personalised education, promoting communication and independence, and strong relationships with parents and carers.

Facilities

Sensory drama studio Light and sound room Soft play Hydrotherapy pool

Curriculum Highlights

Brays School’s Curriculum centers around three pathways for learning. Pathways are defined by pupils' needs and achievement, not age or key stage; pupils may move from one pathway to another. The four key areas of each pupil’s EHCP form the basis of priorities for pupil provision: Cognition and Learning, Communication and Interaction, Sensory and Physical, and Social and Emotional Skills. Thematic approach with a different theme every half term on a four-year rota. Aids to communication including low-tech electronic aids and computer equipment, signing such as Makaton, and PECS; visual timetables and symbols are used. Provision for sport includes a focus on physical development and a wide variety of activities, differentiated for pupils with more complex or physical difficulties. Careers Education Guidance includes education-based visits, world of work content, visits by people from workplace and local community. Creative Space: a sensory drama studio with workshops linked to the curriculum; themes drive classroom activities.

Admissions Criteria

All young people who attend Brays School have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The admission of children with Education Health and Care Plans to schools is a matter for the Local Authority who has statutory responsibility for arranging their provision. The admissions process for a special school place is via an education and health care needs assessment or through the information and evidence gathered at an annual review meeting. The decision about allocation of these places is the responsibility of the statutory special education needs panel.

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