Baskerville School
Foundation special school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
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Baskerville is a specialist school where children and young people with autism are understood, valued and supported to achieve their very best. Everything we do is rooted in a simple principle — children come first. Our skilled and dedicated team work together to provide learning that is personalised, meaningful and ambitious.
We take time to know each pupil as an individual — their strengths, needs and aspirations — so that learning builds confidence, independence and the skills needed for life beyond school. Guided by our values, we make thoughtful decisions that balance care, challenge and high expectations.
We believe that the best outcomes for pupils come from strong teamwork, close partnership with families and a relentless focus on what is right for each child. I am proud to lead a community that is inclusive, people-centred and committed to helping every pupil thrive. I warmly invite you to visit Baskerville School and see our supportive environment and learning in action.'
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Read Write Inc (RWI)
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 103606
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 7 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Purewal | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Julie Delahaye-Slater Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Jessica Rosser Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael York | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Nicholas Binns | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Julie Delahaye-Slater | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Andrea Spears | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ayokunmi Ogunnaike | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gary Edmunds | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Martyn Summersby | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Jessica Purewal Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Jessica Rosser Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Yasir Idris Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sharon Pitches Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Allan Lacey Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record