Special schoolData as of May 2026

Braidwood School for the Deaf

Bromford Road, Birmingham, B36 8AF

A Good-rated special school in Birmingham.

Foundation special school

Pupils

Ages

11-19

FSM

68.1%

Attainment 8

8.9

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2013

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

8.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

6.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.37

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Braidwood School for the Deaf

Braidwood School for the Deaf is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 14 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. The school has around 92 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Bromford Road, Birmingham, B36 8AF | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Braidwood School for the Deaf, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Braidwood School for the Deaf

What is Braidwood School for the Deaf's Ofsted rating?

Braidwood School for the Deaf received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What do parents say about Braidwood School for the Deaf?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 14 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Braidwood School for the Deaf.

What are Braidwood School for the Deaf's latest exam results?

Braidwood School for the Deaf: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 8.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Braidwood School for the Deaf located?

Braidwood School for the Deaf is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B36 8AF).

How many pupils attend Braidwood School for the Deaf?

Braidwood School for the Deaf has around 92 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Braidwood School for the Deaf with other schools?

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