Beaufort School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Beaufort School.
Beaufort School, Birmingham
Beaufort School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Beaufort School in detail
Beaufort School in its own words
In its own words: "Beaufort School is a community day special school for 94 primary aged children (3-11 years) with severe and complex learning difficulties. The school is situated four miles to the east of Birmingham City Centre. Pupils who come to Beaufort travel from various areas of the city on education transport."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Beaufort School are Beaufort School (under 0.1 miles); Braidwood School for the Deaf (0.8 miles, Good); Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (1.1 miles, Good); and Kitts Green Academy (1.3 miles, Inadequate).
Beaufort SchoolBraidwood School for the DeafHeart of Birmingham Vocational CollegeKitts Green Academy
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beaufort School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they would recommend the school (90%).
Who goes there
61.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (37%), White British (21%) and Black (21%).
Almost every pupil at Beaufort School has an education, health and care plan (82 of 83 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stechford Rail Station, about 930 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beaufort Avenue (adjacent), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Beaufort School issued 2 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has made significant strides in teaching reading through specialist training and quality resources, helping pupils build essential skills. Staff are supported through targeted professional development that fosters a culture of learning and reflection. The school prioritises keeping children safe with thorough safeguarding systems and works closely with families to support attendance and address barriers to learning.
Key Strengths
- Significant improvements in early reading with phonics training and a carefully selected reading spine
- Effective safeguarding arrangements with robust systems and regular staff training
- Strong progress in early years, where communication strategies and curriculum adaptations are used effectively
- Commitment to communication strategies such as communication boards and signing across the school
- Staff receive targeted professional development including coaching and peer observations
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies persist across subjects and curriculum pathways, requiring further refinement
- Teaching and learning do not consistently meet pupils' needs across all classes
- Not all staff use the school's communication strategies effectively
- Leadership instability and high staff turnover hindering sustainable improvement
- Middle leadership and curriculum leadership need strengthening
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with robust systems embedded across all staff, regular training in place, and effective reporting mechanisms to identify and address concerns.
Beaufort School is in special measures and has made progress in some areas, but more work is necessary before it can be removed from this status. Leadership changes have brought renewed optimism and greater capacity for improvement, though challenges remain.
At a Glance
61.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
10 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Beaufort School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
83 pupils
94 places
11 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
82
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
65
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
10.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,183
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
15.0%
Overall absence
39.5%
Persistent absence
86
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Beaufort School
What are SATs results like at Beaufort School?
Of the pupils at Beaufort School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Beaufort School's Ofsted rating?
Beaufort School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Beaufort School?
No fixed boundary. When Beaufort School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Beaufort School?
Beaufort School has around 83 pupils on roll. 61% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Beaufort School?
15% of sessions were missed at Beaufort School in 2024/25. 39.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Beaufort School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Beaufort School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is Beaufort School?
Beaufort School is at Stechford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6BJ.