The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- 56% 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
31.9
11.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
22.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 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
- 1,189
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 56.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Darren Turner
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cooks Lane, Solihull, Birmingham, B37 6NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Henry Newman Catholic College
Secondary · 323m away
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Primary · 518m away
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary · 568m away
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · 883m away
Kingshurst Primary School
Primary · 984m away
Grace Academy Solihull
Secondary · 1.3km away
Forest Oak School
Special school · 1.3km away
Merstone School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst's Ofsted rating?
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst?
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst currently has 1,189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst take?
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst?
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst is in Birmingham, B37 6NU, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst have a sixth form?
Yes, Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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