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The Pines Special School

Marsh Hill, Birmingham, B23 7EY

A Good-rated special school in Birmingham where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation special school
Pupils
282
Ages
3-16
FSM
54.3%
Attainment 8
4.4
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
5.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
10.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
4.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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
0.29
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Location & Area

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About The Pines Special School

The Pines Special School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 35 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.4. The school has around 282 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Marsh Hill, Birmingham, B23 7EY | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Pines Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Pines Special School

What is The Pines Special School's Ofsted rating?
The Pines Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about The Pines Special School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 35 responses): 94% of parents would recommend The Pines Special School.
What are The Pines Special School's latest exam results?
The Pines Special School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Pines Special School located?
The Pines Special School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B23 7EY).
How many pupils attend The Pines Special School?
The Pines Special School has around 282 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Pines Special School with other schools?
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