The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.9
6.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,024
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 23.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- LIGHT HALL SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs A Kimblin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Primary · 711m away
Hazel Oak School
Special school · 741m away
Burman Infant School
Primary · 835m away
Kingswood School
Independent · 905m away
Shirley Heath Junior School
Primary · 938m away
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Primary · 1.0km away
Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Haslucks Green School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Light Hall School a selective school?
No. Light Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Light Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Light Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Light Hall School?
Light Hall School currently has 1,024 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Light Hall School take?
Light Hall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Light Hall School?
Light Hall School is in Solihull, B90 2PZ, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Light Hall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Light Hall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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