The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.4
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.35
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,564
- Capacity
- 95%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mr Charles B Fillingham (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 453m away
Ruckleigh School
Independent · 503m away
Eversfield Preparatory School
Independent · 702m away
Solihull Sixth Form College
16 plus · 973m away
St Alphege Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Yew Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree
Primary · 1.0km away
Greswold Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Solihull School a selective school?
Yes. Solihull School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Solihull School?
Solihull School currently has 1,564 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Solihull School take?
Solihull School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Solihull School?
Solihull School is in Solihull, B91 3DJ, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Solihull School have a sixth form?
Yes, Solihull School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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