James Brindley Academy
We work across 10 sites: Dovedale, Northfield and Parkway Teaching Centres and Hospitals Centres, including home teaching. This section provides an overview of leadership - for centre specific details, please visit the relevant sector pages. Governance information can be found in the "About Us" section.
Find out MoreDovedale Centre
Dovedale is a 81 placement provision for pupils with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) from upper KS2 (years 5 & 6), KS3 and KS4.
Find out MoreHospitals
At James Brindley Hospital Sector, we provide access to education for children and young people, aged 2-19, in general and mental health hospitals across Birmingham.
Find out MoreNorthfield and Parkway
Welcome to Northfield (KS3) and Parkway (KS4).
Find out MoreAbout James Brindley
James Brindley School is a specialist academy which aims to provide a high quality education in a safe, supportive and aspirational environment for all children and young people unable to attend mainstream school because of health related or special educational needs.
We provide education for children and young people aged 2 – 19 who are in hospital or unable to attend mainstream school due to their medical conditions or special educational needs.
James Brindley School delivers education across 10 sites including teaching centres and hospitals throughout Birmingham.
Check out this brilliant timetable of celebrity led online classes! https://t.co/5TgvVMGVL3
10:11 AM - 30 Mar 2020Here is a great website for parents and carers to access: https://t.co/GUyGDBhc4n It has some great resources for independent study and within the classroom.
8:38 AM - 30 Mar 2020Please find the link for an online CBT course for anxiety and depression that might be helpful for pupils & parents: https://t.co/9XliE4Tc6w
8:39 AM - 27 Mar 2020David Williams is releasing a free audio story each day for 30 days at 11am each day. The info is on his website, https://t.co/MZ09TvYQ5k
8:37 AM - 27 Mar 2020King's has launched a new app, allowing anyone to report symptoms of COVID-19, tracking the progression of the disease in real time. @TwinsUKres @Kings_SPHES @KCLImmunoMicro @timspector @kingsmedicine #unisupport #KingsTogether https://t.co/zguEIucjSh
9:05 AM - 26 Mar 2020Check out the JBA Leadership Team and their working from home set-ups. Keeping JBA running anyway we can! #JBA #WFH #JBAFamily #StaySafe #StayWell https://t.co/P39nVsvfF8
1:05 PM - 25 Mar 2020Latest News
- 18 Mar 2020
Centre Opening Information
Northfield (ALL), Parkway (ALL) and Dovedale (Y10 & 11) will be open as normal Thursday & Friday.
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Dovedale Partial Closure
Centre to be open for Year 10 and 11 pupils only.
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Coronavirus - Update
James Brindley is following up to date national guidance regarding the Coronavirus.
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Dovedale Pupil Looking To The Future
Neon, a Dovedale pupil wanted to share his creative piece of work in preparation for college interviews.
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10 Dec 2019Parent & Carer Feedback
Please complete our parent/carer feedback survey for 2019-20
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