The Brier School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
174
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(14/02/2023)
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98%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
9.5:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
17.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
8.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
36.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Bromley Lane
Kingswinford
DY6 8QN
01384816000

School Description

‘Preparing for life – building on our strengths’ is more than a school motto; it is the proven track record at The Brier. Parents, carers and staff combine to enrich the lives of a group of exceptional pupils. Pupils have a broad range of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These needs could become long-term barriers to learning and life. However, this is a school where there are the highest expectations and where barriers are broken down. Consequently, pupils thrive as happy and confident learners ready for further education and life in modern Britain. Staff work hard to ensure that pupils feel safe and valued and cherish every moment with them. Pupils are encouraged to develop friendships and take care of each other. Consequently, behaviour is positive in lessons and around the school. Leaders and staff closely monitor how the pupils interact together so that any potential cases of bullying can be dealt with quickly. Preparing pupils for the world around them is a top priority. Pupils learn about the dangers in society and what to do when faced with them. Trips to the local post office or supermarkets and exciting residentials enrich classroom learning. Work experiences and local college study opportunities promote personal ambition and aspirations.

The Brier School Parent Reviews



95% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 85% Agree 13% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>85, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 13% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 26% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 87% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 3% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>87, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>3, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 26% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 38% Strongly Agree 33% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 3% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>38, "strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 13% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 36% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 26% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 33% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 21% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023
Yes 95% No 5% {"yes"=>95, "no"=>5} Figures based on 39 responses up to 15-02-2023

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