The Pines Special 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
I am delighted to introduce myself as the newly appointed Headteacher of The Pines School. It is an honour to join such a dynamic and compassionate community, and I feel privileged to lead a school that makes such a profound difference to the lives of children and young people. At The Pines, pupils are at the heart of everything we do.
As an all-age ASC-specific school, we are proud to provide a nurturing, inspiring, and inclusive environment for children aged 3 to 16 from across Birmingham. Our core values—Protect, Inspire, Nurture, Embrace, and Succeed—are not simply words; they guide our daily practice, our relationships, and our vision for every pupil's future.
Both Ofsted and our wider community have praised the school's warm and inclusive atmosphere, calm and productive classrooms, strong relationships, and ambitious curriculum pathways that enable pupils to flourish both academically and personally. This recognition reflects the strength of our community, of which we are immensely proud.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Forest School
- Bug Club
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Investors in PeopleStaff development
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 103622
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Erdington
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1900
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Wendy Sartain | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ujjal Ali | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Wayne Tulloch | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Miss Amy Bradwell | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Dana Bourne | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Faye Chapman | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Natasha Harris | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2016 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Jonny Killen | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2016 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Clare McCormick Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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