Braidwood School for the Deaf

About Braidwood School for the Deaf

Braidwood School for the Deaf is a foundation special school in Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 92 pupils on roll. It is part of Mainland Trust. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.3 (2025/26). 75.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 82.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Birmingham →

School Type

Foundation special school

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

92 / 76 (121%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bromford Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B36 8AF

Phone

01214645558

Headteacher

Charlotte Nock

Website

http://www.braidwood.bham.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Mainland Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Braidwood School for the Deaf?

Braidwood School for the Deaf is a foundation special school in Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Braidwood School for the Deaf have?

Braidwood School for the Deaf has 92 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Braidwood School for the Deaf perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Braidwood School for the Deaf achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 10.3 in 2025/26.

Is Braidwood School for the Deaf part of an academy trust?

Yes — Braidwood School for the Deaf is part of Mainland Trust.

Where is Braidwood School for the Deaf?

Braidwood School for the Deaf is located at Bromford Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B36 8AF.