Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education) is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Birmingham for children and young people aged 3 to 11.
- Ages 3–11
- 19 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 19 (places for 29)
- Headteacher
- Ms Fiona Bilsborough (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 26 September 1988
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 103588
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Birmingham council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Strong standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Cannon Hill House, 14 Russell Road, Birmingham, B13 8RD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)
How do I get a place at Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education). If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education) take?
Aged 3 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education)?
Cannon Hill House, 14 Russell Road, Birmingham, B13 8RD, in Birmingham.
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