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Braidwood School for the Deaf
Birmingham·West Midlands·Special School
SecondarySpecial SchoolAges 11–19Co-edDoes not apply
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In terms of academic performance, Braidwood School for the Deaf has a Progress 8 score of -1.27 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 4.5, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.9%, spending £27,536 per pupil, 58% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.7%.
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Braidwood School for the Deaf has a Progress 8 score of -1.27, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 4.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Braidwood School for the Deaf has an overall absence rate of 11.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Braidwood School for the Deaf is 16.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The school spends £27,536 per pupil annually.
58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
100% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
346/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
161/mo
47% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 18.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.3
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
6.6
Above Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 12 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.