Open Special Mixed

Victoria School

Bell Hill, Birmingham, B31 1LD
224 Pupils
228 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
58.10% FSM %
122 Boys
102 Girls
About Victoria School

Victoria School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Birmingham, Birmingham, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 224 pupils on roll. School capacity: 228. Current headteacher: Gary Coffey.

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 Community 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 Northfield
Ward Allens Cross
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016093
URN 103601
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Clare Mills Chair of Governors 13/02/2025 12/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sadie Bolton Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Budden Governor 01/05/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Carpenter Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Coffey Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Penelope Cornish Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Marie Ellis Governor 07/12/2022 06/12/2026 Appointed by LA
Ms Gillian Hill Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Veronica Jackson Governor 06/03/2026 05/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan McCorkindale Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Pemberton Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Helen Schneider Governor 14/11/2025 13/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Victoria School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Victoria School has 224 pupils, with a capacity of 228.
Victoria School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Executive Headteacher at Victoria School is Mr Gary Coffey.
Victoria School is at Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1LD, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Victoria School: Has a sixth form.
Victoria School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Gary Coffey
Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 1LD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 103601
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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