The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.2
10.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.28
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 264 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 144 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,667
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- ALDERBROOK SCHOOL
- Head
- Thomas Beveridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College
Secondary · Very close
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Secondary · 343m away
Solihull College & University Centre
16 plus · 514m away
Widney Junior School
Primary · 670m away
Cranmore Infant School
Primary · 744m away
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Free school · 989m away
Sharmans Cross Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Alderbrook School a selective school?
No. Alderbrook School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alderbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Alderbrook School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alderbrook School?
Alderbrook School currently has 1,667 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alderbrook School take?
Alderbrook School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Alderbrook School?
Alderbrook School is in Solihull, B91 1SN, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alderbrook School have a sixth form?
Yes, Alderbrook School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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