Open Special Mixed

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

Ardencote Road, Birmingham, B13 0RW
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The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Birmingham, B13 0RW
146 Pupils
150 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
60.30% FSM %
104 Boys
42 Girls
About The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 146 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Sasha Taylor.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Selly Oak
Ward Billesley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor Birmingham Special Schools Trust
UKPRN 10077034
URN 103615
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Punch Chair of Governors 16/01/2017 21/11/2026 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Kelly Beckett Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shirley Hanson Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Appointed by LA
Mrs Harpreet Lotay Governor 11/11/2019 22/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Andrina Mountford Governor 10/10/2022 09/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Bethany Prottey Governor 23/05/2025 22/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Stott Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sasha Taylor Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Toby Walke Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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0.49 km • Birmingham
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is a Foundation special school (group: Special schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School has 146 pupils, with a capacity of 150.
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is Ms Sasha Taylor.
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is at Ardencote Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0RW, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sasha Taylor
Ardencote Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0RW
01216752487
www.deps.ac
Location
B13 0RW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103615
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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