Heart of England School
Coventry, CV7 7FW · Solihull · secondary school
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9th 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 the 866 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.6 · 44 | 30% | 1.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.03 · 48 | 25% | 1.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.3 · 41 | 10% | 0.41 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heart of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,185 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,365. 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 to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Heart of England School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The school is praised for its ‘calm and orderly’ environment, effective safeguarding, and strong focus on reading and assessment. However, significant concerns remain regarding provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and inconsistent communication with parents.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are confident that bullying is reported and addressed effectively.
- The curriculum has been rigorously reviewed, with assessment used to ‘rapidly identify gaps and misconceptions’.
- Reading is a high priority, with ‘reading buddies’ and dedicated support boosting pupil confidence and fluency.
- Sixth-form students are described as ‘highly motivated, independent learners’.
- Staff feel supported by leaders, who take workload into account and provide necessary help.
Areas to improve
- Teachers lack the skills and accessible information needed to support pupils with SEND, leading to poor progress and demotivation for this group.
- Communication with parents is inconsistent; they are not always informed about actions taken to support their child or why certain courses of action were not possible.
- Attendance for some pupil groups is not improving at the same rate as others, and these groups feature prominently in suspensions.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 47.2 |
| 2025/26 | 44.3 |
| 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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