The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Foundation special school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Dame Ellen Pinsent School Headteacher welcome Sasha Taylor Head Teacher I am honoured to be the Headteacher of such a welcoming school, that celebrates the individuality and differences of all. At Dame Ellen Pinsent School, we strive to create a nurturing and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging for all children.
Our intent is to empower every child, regardless of their individual needs, to develop essential life skills, social awareness, and active citizenship. We aim to build strong relationships with families and the wider community, recognising that collaboration is fundamental to our students' success and well-being.
Our curriculum is designed to be holistic, promoting independence, personal development and social skills. We advocate for respect, understanding, and empathy, enabling our students to be visible members of the local and wider community, embracing the rich opportunities and real-life experiences available.
We also commit to providing opportunities for students to contribute to their community, thereby enhancing their self-esteem and preparing them for life after Dame Ellen. The environment is safe, supportive, caring and welcoming to all.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Dance
- Swimming
- Forest School
- No Outsiders
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 103615
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Selly Oak
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Punch | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kate Evans | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jack Marshall | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Lesley Ryan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Shirley Hanson | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Toby Walke | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sasha Taylor | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Ms Kelly Beckett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Stott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Harpreet Lotay | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Bethany Prottey Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Andrina Mountford Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Shirley Hanson Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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