Baskerville School, based in Birmingham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Baskerville School currently has around 190 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 84.2% boys and 15.8% girls. Around 37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.9%.

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Fellows Lane, Birmingham, B17 9TS
Website: www.baskerville.school
Telephone: 01214273191
School Type: Foundation special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Gary Edmunds
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103606

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/02/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 188
Number of Pupils: 190
Number of Boys: 160
Number of Girls: 30

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 30.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British47.90%91
Other Mixed8.40%16
Pakistani8.40%16
African7.90%15
Bangladeshi5.80%11
Indian5.30%10
Caribbean3.20%6
White and Black Caribbean3.20%6
Other White2.60%5
White and Asian2.10%4
Chinese1.60%3
Other Black1.10%2
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%2
White and Black African0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
Other Asian0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.62)
Of the 18 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 16 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.62
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
41%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
2.6
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
43.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.2
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Weoley Castle Nursery School
109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD
4out of 4 2,439 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB
3out of 4 2,623 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
4out of 4 2,887 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selly Oak Nursery School
26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP
- not rated 2,889 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Peter's Church of England Junior School
Old Church Road , B17 0BE
- not rated 687 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE
- not rated 687 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
St Peters CofE Primary School
Old Church Road , Harborne B17 0BE
3out of 4 687 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base
Welsh House Farm Road , Quinton B32 2NG
3out of 4 850 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Vivian Road , Harborne B17 0DN
3out of 4 961 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB
3out of 4 1,405 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Lordswood Girls' School and The Sixth Form Centre, Harborne A Specialist Media Arts College
Knightlow Road , Harborne B17 8QB
- not rated 1,405 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Lordswood Boys' School
Hagley Road , Harborne B17 8BJ
3out of 4 1,722 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Lordswood Boys' School
Hagley Road , B17 8BJ
- not rated 1,722 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Lordswood Boys' School
Hagley Road , B17 8BJ
- not rated 1,722 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Philip's RC Sixth Form College
Hagley Road , B16 8UF
- not rated 3,190 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Baskerville School
Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS
3out of 4 0 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Alexandra College
49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG
- not rated 290 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eccleston School
22 St Peter's Road , Harborne B17 0AX
- not rated 625 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Laces
Firsbrook Centre, 50 Firsby Road , B32 2QT
- not rated 1,388 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodbourne Hospital School
Priory Woodbourne Hospital , 21 Woodbourne Road B17 8BY
- not rated 1,898 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.