George Fentham Endowed School
Solihull, B92 0AY · Solihull · primary school
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14th of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 7.6/10 against 4,107 of them, against 7.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Fentham Endowed School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs like the Recorder club and School Council. Sports include hockey, basketball, and tennis. Arts and music offer ukelele, Young Voices, and the Junior Choir. Trips visit venues such as the Birmingham Symphony Hall and Warwick Arts Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the ukelele or recorder groups?
What Ofsted said about George Fentham Endowed School
Overview
George Fentham Endowed School is described as a place where pupils are "very proud," "happy," and demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour. The report highlights a "very positive and purposeful environment" where leaders are "very highly ambitious" for all pupils, resulting in rising standards in reading and writing. While the curriculum is well-designed and early years provision is strong, the inspection identifies specific inconsistencies in how teachers check for retained knowledge across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "tailored very well to their needs," with plans "sequenced to allow pupils to build on prior learning."
- Phonics is taught "consistently well," ensuring children are "very well prepared" for Reception and developing into "fluent readers."
- Systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very effective," enabling them to "catch up with learning."
- Personal development is promoted "exceptionally well," with pupils demonstrating "very positive relationships" and a strong appreciation of diversity.
- Staff welfare is prioritised, with leaders considering workload "exceptionally well" and governors using their expertise to "challenge and support leaders."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check "what pupils know and remember across all subjects" more effectively, as some pupils "struggle to recall information previously taught."
- Subsequent learning must better account for "pupils’ prior knowledge" to ensure they "build their knowledge well over time" and progress is not slowed.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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