The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.6
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 220 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,155
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Laura Suddon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTriple Crown Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Greswold Primary School
Primary · 304m away
Eversfield Preparatory School
Independent · 901m away
Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 987m away
Ruckleigh School
Independent · 993m away
Yew Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree
Primary · 1.1km away
Ulverley School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lode Heath School a selective school?
No. Lode Heath School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lode Heath School's Ofsted rating?
Lode Heath School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lode Heath School?
Lode Heath School currently has 1,155 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lode Heath School take?
Lode Heath School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lode Heath School?
Lode Heath School is in Solihull, B91 2HW, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lode Heath School have a sixth form?
No, Lode Heath School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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