The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 23.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Thorpe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training
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Reynalds Cross School
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Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley
Primary · 402m away
Oak Cottage Primary School
Primary · 761m away
Lakey Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Robin Hood Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Langley School a selective school?
No. Langley School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Langley School's Ofsted rating?
Langley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Langley School?
Langley School currently has 1,047 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Langley School take?
Langley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Langley School?
Langley School is in Solihull, B92 7ER, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Langley School have a sixth form?
No, Langley School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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