Birmingham has 45 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 8 were outstanding or exceptional and 85% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 8 outstanding or exceptional
- 27 good, strong or expected
- 6 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baskerville School | Outstanding | 7 Mar 2017 | B17 |
| Hamilton School | Outstanding | 11 Dec 2015 | B21 |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children | Outstanding | 9 Nov 2022 | B31 |
| Myles Academy | Outstanding | 19 Jun 2025 | B21 |
| Priestley Smith School | Outstanding | 15 Jan 2019 | B42 |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School | Outstanding | 19 Sept 2018 | B13 |
| The Hive College | Outstanding | 10 Nov 2023 | B23 |
| Wilson Stuart School | Outstanding | 20 Mar 2019 | B23 |
| Braidwood School for the Deaf | Good | 17 Oct 2018 | B36 |
| Calthorpe Academy | Good | 29 Nov 2017 | B12 |
| Cherry Oak School | Good | 6 Mar 2024 | B29 |
| Fox Hollies School | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | B13 |
| Hallmoor School | Good | 14 Dec 2023 | B33 |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College | Good | 16 Feb 2023 | B8 |
| James Brindley School | Good | 18 Jan 2017 | B15 |
| Langley School | Good | 9 May 2019 | B75 |
| Lindsworth School | Good | 27 Jan 2025 | B30 |
| Maple House School | Good | 3 Jul 2025 | B30 |
| New Horizon Academy | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | B23 |
| New Perspectives School | Good | 12 Dec 2024 | B12 |
| Oakbridge School | Expected | 27 Jan 2026 | B20 |
| Queen Alexandra College | Good | 28 Jun 2024 | B17 |
| Queensbury School | Good | 25 May 2023 | B24 |
| Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education) | Expected | 19 May 2026 | B13 |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy | Good | 24 Oct 2024 | B11 |
| R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre | Good | 13 Mar 2024 | B23 |
| Selly Oak Trust School | Good | 7 Jun 2017 | B29 |
| SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | B34 |
| Springfield House Community Special School | Good | 29 Jun 2022 | B93 |
| Spring Hill High School | Good | 10 Jul 2025 | B23 |
| The Pines Special School | Good | 10 Jul 2019 | B23 |
| Trinity Specialist College | Good | 1 Feb 2019 | B75 |
| Uffculme School | Good | 13 Jun 2019 | B13 |
| Victoria College | Good | 16 Jan 2025 | B31 |
| Victoria School | Good | 5 Jun 2024 | B31 |
| Hopwood Hall School | Requires improvement | 9 Mar 2023 | B15 |
| Kitts Green Academy | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | B33 |
| Leycroft Academy | Requires improvement | 22 May 2024 | B33 |
| Lindsworth School | Requires improvement | 8 Jun 2022 | B30 |
| Mayfield School | Requires improvement | 23 May 2024 | B19 |
| St Paul's School | Requires improvement | 17 Oct 2024 | B12 |
| Blossom Rose School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | N16 |
| Brays School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | B26 |
| Futures Matter - Northwood | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | B12 |
| The Bridge School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | B73 |