Located in Birmingham, Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 12. 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.
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children currently has around 54 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.4% boys and 42.6% girls. Around 66.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.7%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.6%. other mixed pupils make up about 11.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bell Hill, Birmingham, B31 1LD |
| Website: | www.longwill.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214753923 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Jessica Rosser |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103603 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 12 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 54 |
| Number of Boys: | 31 |
| Number of Girls: | 23 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 42.60% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 11.10% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 9.30% | 5 |
| African | 7.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 7.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 7.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.60% | 3 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Infant School (NC) Vineyard Road , B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Junior School Vineyard Road , Northfield B31 1PT | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Primary Academy Rhayader Road , Northfield B31 1TX | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-ACT Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Court Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre Griffins Brook Lane , B30 1QJ | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 125 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 138 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.