SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
IndependentPrimary
SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
Ages11 – 17
18 pupils
Good· Sept 2023
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Birmingham
Head Teacher
Mr Chelsea Wilson
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
November 2012
Reference Number
138971
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils20 (83% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 17
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls65% / 35%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support5.0%
SEN with EHCP95.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
6 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Sept 2023
- 2023Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
Curriculum11- Pupils study English, maths, science and vocational courses.
- Resources for phonics teaching are not always suitable.
Leadership2- Leaders set clear boundaries and consistent expectations.
- Leaders are positive role models for staff and pupils.
Safeguarding2- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and up to date.
- Staff have up-to-date safeguarding guidance and training.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils work towards qualifications and job placements.
- Inappropriate reading books slow phonics progress.
Teaching Quality11- Staff support pupils to set goals and feel good about themselves.
- Staff need more training for effective phonics teaching.
Personal Development2- Staff build pupils' self-worth and confidence.
- Pupils engage with the community through activities.
Behaviour & Attendance11- Pupils' behaviour and attendance improve over time.
- Some pupils have poor attendance and miss learning.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2022
- 2021
- 2019Good
- 2016Good
- 2013
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
GCSE Results
No GCSE results available for this year.
About This Data
- •Schools are ranked by their Attainment 8 score, which shows overall exam results. This data comes from the Department for Education performance tables.
- •Exam results and progress scores tell you different things. Imagine two children climbing a mountain: one starts at the bottom and climbs halfway up, while another starts a third of the way up and climbs another third. The second child climbed less distance but finished higher up. Exam results show where pupils finished (like height on the mountain), while progress scores show how far they've come since primary school (like distance climbed). Progress scores help you understand how much a school has helped pupils improve, regardless of where they started.
Contact Information
Address
170 PACKINGTON AVENUESHARD END
BIRMINGHAM
B34 7RD
Phone
01217474430Other primary schools nearby
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