Alderbrook School
Solihull, B91 1SN · Solihull · secondary school
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4th of 15 secondary schools in Solihull we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.5/10 against 884 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.8 · 81 | 30% | 2.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.45 · 82 | 25% | 2.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.4 · 79 | 10% | 0.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alderbrook School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.45 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Medics Society, Photography Society, Sports Society, Creative Writing, Film Review, Foreign Film Society, and Gardening Society, or attend a Cooking Masterclass.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,701 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,650. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 51, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for Progress 8 scores above 0? What specific support is available for students joining the Medics or Photography Societies?
What Ofsted said about Alderbrook School
Overview
Alderbrook School continues to be a good school, where leaders and pupils share high aspirations and uphold values of being "ambitious, brave and kind." The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" with warm, respectful relationships, noting that pupils work hard and achieve very well, including those in the additionally resourced provision.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, follow.
- Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to about concerns, with inappropriate behaviour dealt with quickly and efficiently.
- The extra-curricular programme is "rich and diverse," offering opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, school productions, and trips to universities.
- Leaders actively support pupils’ well-being and mental health, with parents being "very positive" about the support provided.
- Safeguarding is "exceptionally well embedded in the culture of the school," with staff receiving extensive training and external agencies contacted quickly when needed.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not provide sufficient opportunities to broaden learning, meaning pupils miss chances to gain a "deeper understanding of the subject."
- Key knowledge within the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) curriculum is not consistently embedded across Years 7 to 13, leading to inconsistent pupil understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and "exceptionally well embedded in the culture of the school."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.9 |
| 2024/25 | 54.2 |
| 2025/26 | 52.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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