Lindsworth School

The school operates under the core values of PRIDE: Positivity, Respect, Independence, Determination, and Equality. These values are integrated into the curriculum, personal development, and social interactions to support the needs of the student as a whole. The school maintains an inclusive and ambitious ethos, aiming to build confidence, resilience, and a love for learning in every student.

The school offers a curriculum spanning Key Stage 2 through Key Stage 4, with specific pathways including KS2 and KS3/KS4 programmes. The academic offering is complemented by alternative provision and a focus on personal development, ensuring a rich and personalised education. The school is equipped to support students who require a more flexible approach to their studies.

The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted for its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with 'Outstanding' personal development. Pupils are supported to achieve academic qualifications and successfully transition to further education, such as local colleges. The school celebrates student success through events like Year 11 leaver assemblies and end-of-year celebration meals.

The school is a specialist provision for children with complex special educational needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attachment Disorder, and Autistic Spectrum Conditions. It provides a nurturing environment with a focus on personal development, which has been rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. Support is managed by a dedicated team, including a SENCO and pastoral coordinators, to ensure individual needs are met.

Lindsworth School is a Birmingham City Council residential special school catering to pupils from Year 4 through Year 11. All prospective pupils must hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and be referred through Birmingham SENAR. The admissions process involves an evaluation of the child's needs, home and school visits, and an informal meeting with the Admissions Coordinator. Pupils joining in KS2 or for secondary transfer participate in two 'taster' days for baseline testing and induction, with bespoke induction packages created for all in-year transfers.

The school operates throughout the academic year, with specific events such as progress days and inset days scheduled periodically. Term dates and specific school timings are available through the school's information portal.

Located in Kings Norton, Birmingham, the campus includes a dedicated Residential Unit with capacity for up to 12 pupils. The school environment is designed to support students through smaller class sizes and a flexible approach to learning.

The school provides opportunities for pupils to engage in activities such as joining football teams and participating in school trips, including international travel to destinations like France. These experiences are designed to foster social development and provide opportunities for pupils to engage with their peers.