The Brier School
Details
| Age Range | 4-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | Bromley Lane, DY6 8QN |
| School Website | www.brier.dudley.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1384816000 |
| URN | 103878 |
School Census
| Total | 174 |
| Girls/Boys | 49/125 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 28.2%/71.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 60 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/02/2023 | Outstanding |
| 01/05/2012 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 14/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 14 February 2023 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 03 December 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 08 December 2015 | Short inspection | View |
| 01 May 2012 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 17 September 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 07 December 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 29 February 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.1 |
| Progress 8 | -1.41 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.1 |
| Progress 8 | -1.46 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.2 |
| Progress 8 | -1.42 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 96 |
| Maths | 94 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.9 |
| Writing Progress | -6.9 |
| Maths Progress | -7.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | 98 |
| Reading Progress | -3.5 |
| Writing Progress | -3.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 86 |
| Maths | 93 |
| Reading Progress | -3.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 87% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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