# The Brier School — Kingswinford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Students:** 220
- **Principal:** Beth Landon

## Contact

- **Address:** Kingswinford, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01384816000
- **Website:** https://www.brier.dudley.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/kingswinford/the-brier-school-24369

## About

The Brier School is a flagship special school in the borough of Dudley known for its excellent reputation and part of the Ascent Multi Academy Trust. We support 205 pupils aged 4 to 16 on our main site and a further 15 pupils at the Unicorn Satellite Centre. Our pupils have moderate and complex physical, learning, and communication difficulties, many have a diagnosis of Autism.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Feb 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A School That Truly Cares: As a parent, it's wonderful to see the dedication and commitment of the staff at The Brier School. My child was initially anxious about starting school, but has grown to love it, thanks to the supportive teachers and the school's values-based approach. The facilities are also fantastic, with plenty of resources and activities to keep the children engaged. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Home Away From Home: My child has been thriving at The Brier School since starting in Year 1. The staff are so caring and patient, and the facilities are excellent. We love the focus on building confidence and independence, which is really noticeable in my child's growth. The Brier School truly is a home away from home for our family. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Mixed Experience: While my child had a generally positive experience at The Brier School, there were times when we felt that the school could have done more to support our child's needs. However, the staff were always willing to listen and adapt their approach to meet our child's changing needs. The facilities were excellent, and the school's focus on preparing children for life beyond school was really impressive. *(Nov 2021)*

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