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SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL

170 PACKINGTON AVENUE, SHARD END, B34 7RD

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

24

Capacity

11-17

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching
Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership & governance
Expected standard
Inclusion
Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2024-25
Cohort Size
5

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
20
Boys
13 (72%)
Girls
5 (28%)
Capacity
24 (75% full)
SEND
100.0%
FSM Eligible
0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan
95.0%
SEN Support
5.0%

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Not applicable

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Contact & Location

01217474430
noelthomas@silverbirchschool.co.uk

170 PACKINGTON AVENUE

West Midlands

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Administrative

URN
138971
UKPRN
10062498
Establishment No.
6013

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