Braidwood School for the Deaf

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Bromford Road, Birmingham, B36 8AFOpen in maps

Braidwood School for the Deaf is a special school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 October 2013, report published 18 October 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

15 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score9.2

9.2, 36.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths6.7%

6.7%, 38.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths6.7%

6.7%, 58.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.37

0.37, 3.72 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

82 pupils on roll, with places for 76

Eligible for free school meals75.6%

75.6%, 49.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language82.9%

82.9%, 61.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Braidwood School for the Deaf

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Beaufort School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Queensbury School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 6.7
Spring Hill High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 5.0
Oscott Manor School2 milesOfsted: InadequateNot published
R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Foundation special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
Mainland Trust
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Charlotte Nock
Phone
01214645558
Website
braidwood.bham.sch.uk
Address
Bromford Road, Birmingham, B36 8AF
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
103611

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.