The Pines Special School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

SpecialAges 3–16282 pupils

Marsh Hill, B23 7EYWebsite01214646136

282 pupilsAges 3–16EHCP

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Ages3 - 16

Pupils282

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Pupils282

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

282 / 270 (104%)

Avg Class Size

~22*

Head Teacher

Mr Wayne Tulloch

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

90%

Would recommend

8.6%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.6%vs 7.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence22.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder248 pupils (88%)

Speech, Language & Communication22 pupils (8%)

Severe Learning Difficulty6 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (2%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)35

Teaching assistants (FTE)70

Support staff (FTE)78

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils282

Free school meals54.3%

English as additional language20.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British35.5%

Pakistani22.0%

Black African6.7%

Mixed Other6.0%

Indian5.3%

Bangladeshi4.6%

Black Caribbean3.5%

White Other3.2%

Mixed White & Asian3.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.2%

Black Other1.4%

Unclassified1.4%

Other1.1%

Asian Other1.1%

Chinese1.1%

White Irish0.4%

Mixed White & African0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

35 responses

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed80.0%

Good behaviour80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠0.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£22,589

total expenditure per pupil

+£15,189 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£13,091

Support staff£1,806

Premises£1,253

Energy£1,129

Learning resources£282

Income per pupil£22,748

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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