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The Brier School
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is positive in lessons and around the school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers adapt lessons to ensure no one falls behind.
Teacher Engagement: All staff have been trained and are experts in early reading.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff use training to implement lessons that help pupils learn and remember more.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders and staff closely monitor pupils' interactions to quickly address potential issues.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Staff work closely with parents to understand pre-school experiences.
Communication with Parents: Leaders know that working with parents helps fill any gaps due to missed early childhood experiences.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say that their children are eager to come to school in the morning.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are swift to investigate concerns and act promptly.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders addressed previous issues, improving learning sequences and reading proficiency.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Potential cases of bullying are dealt with quickly.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Regular lessons on stranger awareness and safe relationships.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: An impressive range of school clubs, including some after school.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Trips, work experiences, and local college study opportunities enrich classroom learning.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education starts with pupils in primary years.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Oldest pupils attend local college courses weekly.
Support for SEND: Staff put provisions in place tailored to pupils' needs, such as Makaton signing.
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The Brier School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 190 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are dedicated to encouraging students and employees to be resilient, independent, and to have great well-being and mental health.
We are aiming to earn the Well-Being Award, and in December 2019 we will be evaluated.
On our website, under the heading "Policies," you can find more information about behaviour, discipline, and our exclusion protocol.
It is important to emphasise values that we should all uphold rather than promote images of 10 Downing Street or the British Prime Minister in hallways.
The school has three golden standards, and the kids were asked to come up with three simple principles that everyone could agree upon and build additional rules on behaviour, conduct, and personal development from.
The golden rules are to be kind (don't hurt people), share (don't grab), and participate (take turns).
Naturally, MPs and council members visit, and there have been visits to the London Parliament.
These assemblies are a component of the school's recurring themes, which are then displayed on banners all over the building.
The school's policies are reviewed and displayed, and they are repeated during anti-bullying week.
In sports, where rules are taught and enforced, fair play is essential, but it's also important on playgrounds.
The school strongly supports children's freedom to hold religious convictions and to express such convictions.
The country, and in particular the area in which we live, is a multicultural one, and diversity is celebrated. Despite this, the school's curriculum is predominately Christian-based.
Important festivals are acknowledged and honoured.
These are just a few illustrations of what our programme has to offer.
All students at the school are appreciated for their individual talents and abilities. A special school like ours champions the rights of the vulnerable.
Indeed, to serve as a constant reminder of our basic principles and goals, our school's motto, "preparing for life by building on our strengths," is prominently displayed on all of our publications and in the school hall.
Even so, the kids and staff continue to support a variety of charities and causes, including the Christmas shoebox appeal, Macmillan nurses, daring to wear pink, jeans for genes, and Guide dogs, to name a few.
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We are aiming to earn the Well-Being Award, and in December 2019 we will be evaluated.
On our website, under the heading "Policies," you can find more information about behaviour, discipline, and our exclusion protocol.
It is important to emphasise values that we should all uphold rather than promote images of 10 Downing Street or the British Prime Minister in hallways.
The school has three golden standards, and the kids were asked to come up with three simple principles that everyone could agree upon and build additional rules on behaviour, conduct, and personal development from.
The golden rules are to be kind (don't hurt people), share (don't grab), and participate (take turns).
Naturally, MPs and council members visit, and there have been visits to the London Parliament.
These assemblies are a component of the school's recurring themes, which are then displayed on banners all over the building.
The school's policies are reviewed and displayed, and they are repeated during anti-bullying week.
In sports, where rules are taught and enforced, fair play is essential, but it's also important on playgrounds.
The school strongly supports children's freedom to hold religious convictions and to express such convictions.
The country, and in particular the area in which we live, is a multicultural one, and diversity is celebrated. Despite this, the school's curriculum is predominately Christian-based.
Important festivals are acknowledged and honoured.
These are just a few illustrations of what our programme has to offer.
All students at the school are appreciated for their individual talents and abilities. A special school like ours champions the rights of the vulnerable.
Indeed, to serve as a constant reminder of our basic principles and goals, our school's motto, "preparing for life by building on our strengths," is prominently displayed on all of our publications and in the school hall.
Even so, the kids and staff continue to support a variety of charities and causes, including the Christmas shoebox appeal, Macmillan nurses, daring to wear pink, jeans for genes, and Guide dogs, to name a few.
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-16 | 3-19 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 9.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.39% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.13% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 5 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.82% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.77% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 93 7 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 86 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 54.42% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.78% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.77% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.55% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.21% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.28% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 14.79% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.21% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.14% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.10 | 2.5 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.44% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 50.36% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.48% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 47% | 8.96% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 32.96% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.36% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.32% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.79% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.75% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.2 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.56% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 81.72% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.88% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 7.8% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.4% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.61% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.71% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.82% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.75% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.14% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.04% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 50.48% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.83% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 13.17% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.87% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.88% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.54% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.58% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.27% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.13 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 77% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 47.55% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.68% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 38% | 2% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.78% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.96% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.39% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.91% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.78% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 75.58% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 130 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.47% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.63% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.32% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 3.47% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Brier School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
