The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mrs J Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1NA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTidbury Green School
Primary · 1.2km away
Light Hall School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hazel Oak School
Special school · 1.9km away
Burman Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Mill Lodge Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Cheswick Green Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Shirley Heath Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dickens Heath Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dickens Heath Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dickens Heath Community Primary School?
Dickens Heath Community Primary School currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dickens Heath Community Primary School take?
Dickens Heath Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dickens Heath Community Primary School?
Dickens Heath Community Primary School is in Solihull, B90 1NA, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dickens Heath Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dickens Heath Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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