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James Brindley School
Birmingham·Not applicable·West Midlands·Academy special converter·B15 2AF
URN: 139526
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Compare with James Brindley SchoolSchool information
| URN | 139526 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-19 |
| Headteacher | Hardip Bissell |
| Trust | THINK DIFFERENTLY EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | B15 2AF |
| Latest pupils | 120 |
| FSM eligible | 52.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Bell Barn Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AF
http://www.jamesbrindley.org.ukView local authority page1216666409| DfE number | 7063 |
| UKPRN | 10035988 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |