Grace Academy Solihull
Birmingham, B37 5JS · Solihull · secondary school
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11th of 15 secondary schools in Solihull we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.0/10 against 313 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. 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 | 13 | 35% | 0.47 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.1 · 28 | 30% | 0.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.07 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.0 · 34 | 10% | 0.34 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grace Academy Solihull overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.07 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than nationally matched peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Musical, Drama, Guitar, Keyboard, Art, Book, and Podcast/radio clubs. Sports include Netball, Table Tennis, Fitness, Basketball, and football. Dance and Cooking clubs are also available. A breakfast club operates, and students take an Into Uni trip to Warwick University.
Getting in
The published school roll is 884 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for
What Ofsted said about Grace Academy Solihull
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" and "consistent teaching" that enables pupils to achieve well, particularly in art and vocational courses. While safeguarding standards are met and pupils feel safe, overall attendance remains below national expectations, requiring sustained improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well" in qualifications, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs making good progress.
- Leaders provide "significant training" for teachers, securing "consistent approaches" and effective support for literacy and numeracy.
- There is "extensive provision" for personal development, including detailed lessons on healthy relationships, online safety, and British values.
- The sixth form offers "personalised" vocational and A-level courses, ensuring students are "well prepared to thrive" after leaving school.
- Pupils behave very well, showing "positive attitudes" and understanding that bullying is not tolerated.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure their strategy enables "sustained improvements in pupils’ overall attendance" and reduces persistent absence.
- Pupils need "regular opportunities to produce extended pieces of work" to consolidate their learning.
- Leaders should develop pupils’ "oral communication skills and fluency of response."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 |
| 2025/26 | 43.0 |
| 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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