Redstone Academy for Girls

School material change inspection report

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Redstone Academy for Girls 466 Moseley Road (St. Pauls Road Entrance), Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands B12 9AN

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Main inspection findings

Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Part 6. Provision of information Paragraphs 7 to 7(b) and 32(1)(c)  There is a clear culture of safeguarding across the school. Leaders prioritise pupils’ safeguarding and well-being. Detailed systems to track and log safeguarding concerns are in place. Staff receive regular training to ensure that they understand and fulfil their responsibilities well. Staff are vigilant and work with external agencies, such as the police, to ensure pupils are kept safe.  The school’s safeguarding policy is up to date, reflects statutory guidance and is published on the school’s website.  The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) and the deputy DSL are suitably trained. They are knowledgeable about safeguarding matters that may impact on the pupils.  Staff know pupils well. Pupils feel respected and valued. They know that there are staff they can talk to if they are worried. Pupils feel confident to raise concerns when

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they have them. Pupils say they feel safe in the school. Paragraphs 9 to 10  The school has appropriate behaviour and anti-bullying policies in place. Staff understand the school’s approach to managing behaviour. Although there are very few behaviour incidents, all incidents are logged appropriately.  The school has an effective system to record any incidents of poor behaviour. This enables leaders to regularly review incidents and identify any patterns and trends.  Pupils behave well in the school and state that bullying is very infrequent. If it does happen leaders deal with it well, in accordance with the policy. Paragraphs 11 and 12  The school has implemented an appropriate health and safety policy. The proprietor understands the health and safety checks that need to be carried out and these are logged in detail. Regular checks ensure that the school’s facilities and equipment are safe and in a good state of repair.

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 The proprietor ensures that the school meets the independent school standard related to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The school’s fire safety equipment is in good working order. Fire evacuation drills and checks on equipment are conducted regularly. The proprietor has updated fire safety procedures, taking into account the possible increase in pupil numbers. Paragraphs 14, 16(a) and 16(b)  Pupils are appropriately supervised at all points throughout the school day, including at break and lunchtimes. The school has considered how pupils will be effectively supervised, should the material change be approved.  Risk assessments are carried out in accordance with the school’s written risk assessment policy. The proprietor has ensured that the school identifies and takes action to mitigate any risks. The school has carried out risk assessments for the school building that take into account the rise in pupil numbers.

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 The school is likely to meet the independent school standards (the standards) in these parts if the material change is implemented. Part 4. Suitability of staff, supply staff, and proprietors Paragraphs 18(2) to 18(2)(e), 18(3), 20(6) to 20(6)(c), 21(1) to 21(3)(b) and 21(6)  The school’s single central record of pre-employment checks is compliant. The school records the required background checks for adults working at the school.  The school makes the required checks prior to the employment of staff at the school. It also makes checks relating to section 128 of the Education and Skills Act 2008 to ensure that staff with leadership and management responsibilities, including members of the proprietor body, are suitable to manage a school.  Although the school does not use supply staff, the proprietor is aware of the procedures that they should follow in the event of employing supply staff to ensure

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that these staff are suitable to work with pupils.  The school is likely to meet all the standards in this part if the material change is implemented. Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools Paragraphs 23(1) to 24(1)(b), 24(2), 25 to 29(1)(b)  The school has applied to increase its registered number on roll from 100 to 120. Currently, the school is operating outside of its registration agreement, as it has 111 pupils on roll. Although some classrooms are smaller than others, there is adequate space to accommodate this increase in pupil numbers.  The building is well presented. There are five classrooms and a large hall, which is used for prayers, assemblies, physical education and for lunchtime.  The school is currently building further classrooms that are to be used for specialist teaching, such as cookery, science and art.  There is a large outdoor area for pupils to play in and for physical education lessons.

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There are suitable changing and shower facilities for pupils to use.  Pupils have easy access to drinking water. There are enough toilets for the sole use of pupils.  Lighting and acoustics in the school are appropriate. External lighting is in place to support safe entry and exit when it is dark.  The school is likely to meet all of the standards in this part if the material change is approved. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1) to 34(1)(c)  Leaders are vigilant in promoting the welfare, health and safety of pupils. Systems for oversight and accountability are well established. This includes regular reviews of the school’s compliance against the standards.  The proprietor’s arrangements to accommodate the proposed increase in pupil numbers has been carefully considered. This includes making sure that the school has sufficient staffing capacity to maintain the quality of the provision at the school.

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Main inspection findings

 The standards in this part are likely to be met if the material change is approved.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is likely to meet the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that are relevant to the material change.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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School details

Proprietor Redstone Educational Services Ltd

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 20 to 22 May 2025

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 11 to 16 11 to 16 11 to 16

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll 112 120 120

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Girls Girls Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age 111 120

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with an education, health and care plan 0 0

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff 4 4

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff 11 11

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable Not applicable

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Information about this school

 Redstone Academy for Girls is located in Birmingham. It offers places to pupils aged 11 to 16. The school has an Islamic ethos.  The school is located at 466 Moseley Road (St. Pauls Road Entrance), Moseley, Birmingham, West Midlands B12 9AN.  At the time of this material change inspection, the school had exceeded the maximum number of pupils on roll that it is registered to admit and was, therefore, operating beyond its registration.  The school does not make use of alternative provision.  The previous standard inspection took place in June 2025. The school was judged to be good overall.

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Information about this inspection

 The Department for Education commissioned this material change inspection in response to the school’s application to increase the number of pupils it can admit from 100 to 120 pupils. This was the school’s first material change inspection for the proposed change.  The inspectors considered the suitability of the school’s provision in relation to the arrangements for safeguarding, health and safety, fire safety, the supervision of pupils and risk assessment; the recruitment of staff; the suitability of the premises and accommodation and the quality of leadership and management.  The inspectors met with the two members of the proprietor body. They spoke with the headteacher, senior leaders and some staff. They also spoke with a large number of pupils throughout the day.  Inspectors reviewed policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour and anti-bullying, fire safety and risk assessment. They scrutinised

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Inspection team

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