# Calthorpe Academy — Birmingham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Headteacher's Welcome (no specific name mentioned)

## Contact

- **Address:** Calthorpe Academy, 3rd Floor 18 Bennetts Hill Birmingham B2 5QJ
- **Phone:** 0121 773 4637
- **Website:** http://www.calthorpe.thrive.ac
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/birmingham/calthorpe-academy-16080

## About

Calthorpe Academy is a 2-19 special needs school in the centre of Birmingham. The school is committed to providing a learning journey that develops the 'skills for the life our pupils want'. The school provides exceptional education and life opportunities to all of our children and young people.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Nov 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Room for Improvement: While we've been generally pleased with Calthorpe Academy, there have been some issues with communication between teachers and parents. We've also found the curriculum to be a bit limited in some areas. However, the staff are friendly and willing to listen, and we're hopeful that things will improve. *(May 2023)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding Support for Our Son: We have been thoroughly impressed with Calthorpe Academy since our son joined in Year 6. The staff are incredibly supportive, and the facilities are excellent. We've especially appreciated the Learning for Life pathway, which has helped him develop essential life skills. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Home Away from Home: Our daughter loves attending Calthorpe Academy. The teachers are kind and nurturing, and the school's values of mutual respect and tolerance have been a wonderful influence on her. We've also appreciated the SEN support, which has helped her overcome some challenges. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Cares: Our son attended Calthorpe Academy for four years, and we were blown away by the level of care and support he received. The staff are passionate and dedicated, and the school's commitment to promoting British values has had a lasting impact on him. *(Jun 2022)*

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