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Braidwood School for the Deaf
Goodgraded 09/10/2024Ages 11–1992 pupils
Braidwood School for the Deaf is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Birmingham. The school has around 92 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/10/2024, Braidwood School for the Deaf was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Birmingham can view Braidwood School for the Deaf's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Birmingham (B36 8AF), Braidwood School for the Deaf serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 09/10/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 89.2
England avg 45.1 · was 4.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.3
Grade 5+ English & maths7%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths7%
England avg 65% · was 0% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0.37
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake75.6%
Free school meals75.6%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language82.9%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.3%
Attendance88.3%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher4.7
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence32.9%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Hodge Hill CollegeGood · 0.1 miHodge Hill Girls' SchoolGood · 0.1 miHodge Hill Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miTame Valley AcademyGood · 0.4 miHeart of Birmingham Vocational College0.4 miWashwood Heath AcademyGood · 0.8 mi
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