The short version
Average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.95
Band 5Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 874
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 48.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Godwin (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFordbridge Community Primary School
Primary · 781m away
The Shirestone Academy
Primary · 891m away
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Marston Green Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Marston Green Infant Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Tile Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Coleshill Heath School
Primary · 1.3km away
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Grace Academy Solihull a selective school?
No. Grace Academy Solihull is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Grace Academy Solihull's Ofsted rating?
Grace Academy Solihull was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grace Academy Solihull?
Grace Academy Solihull currently has 874 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grace Academy Solihull take?
Grace Academy Solihull caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Grace Academy Solihull?
Grace Academy Solihull is in Birmingham, B37 5JS, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grace Academy Solihull have a sixth form?
Yes, Grace Academy Solihull has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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