James Brindley School
URN: 139526 • Birmingham B15 2AF
Overview
- Name
- James Brindley School
- URN
- 139526
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THINK DIFFERENTLY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hardip Bissell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01216666409
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bell Barn Road, Birmingham B15 2AF
Summary
James Brindley School is a mixed academy special converter located in Birmingham, catering to 120 pupils with a capacity of 557. The school focuses on providing education for students facing significant personal challenges, including those with physical or mental health issues. The ethos of the school is built around the principle of "Thinking Differently," which aims to inspire students to overcome barriers and achieve their academic and personal goals.
The curriculum is designed to prioritise both academic studies and the well-being of students, incorporating a range of therapeutic interventions and mentoring support. The school operates across 11 sites, including teaching centres and hospitals, ensuring that education is accessible to all students, regardless of their circumstances.
James Brindley School promotes an inclusive environment, emphasising resilience and high expectations for both staff and pupils. The school also actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing various resources and support to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at [jamesbrindley.org.uk](http://www.jamesbrindley.org.uk).
The curriculum is designed to prioritise both academic studies and the well-being of students, incorporating a range of therapeutic interventions and mentoring support. The school operates across 11 sites, including teaching centres and hospitals, ensuring that education is accessible to all students, regardless of their circumstances.
James Brindley School promotes an inclusive environment, emphasising resilience and high expectations for both staff and pupils. The school also actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing various resources and support to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at [jamesbrindley.org.uk](http://www.jamesbrindley.org.uk).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Key Information & Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- RT by @jba_live: Are you interested in finding out more about the Bring It On Brum Programme? Join us at one of our FREE Come and Try sessions this February half-term and see what Bring It On Brum is all about! pic. (other)
- Pupils at Northfield are visiting @RiversideEdInfo Farm in Wythall during their wellbeing session this term. They are working on Farm safety, animal safety and learn about Manual handling. pic. (other)
- As part of a new James Brindley Academy initiative, we have been giving out JBA hoodies to the long-term pupils at @Bham_Childrens . These have been received really well and they’re loving wearing them! pic. (other)
- Returning to the Hospital, JBA pupil Khushwant made sure that all the hospital staff knew that her school lessons was the highlight of her day. She is visually impaired but Khushwant is very determined to fully participate in her Science lessons. pic. (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THINK DIFFERENTLY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 557
- Pupils
- 120
- Boys
- 75
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 52.30
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 120 | 75 | 45 | 557 | 52.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 137 | 89 | 48 | 557 | 50.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 128 | 87 | 41 | 557 | 50.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 128 | 87 | 41 | 557 | 50.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 116 | 78 | 38 | 557 | 48.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 81 | 45 | 557 | 38.20 |
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