Lode Heath School
Solihull, B91 2HW · Solihull · secondary school
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8th 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 873 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 39.1 · 35 | 30% | 1.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.7 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lode Heath School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM Club, Dance, Art club, Film club, and Language societies. Sports include Football, Netball, Cricket, and Athletics, alongside Instrumental Music Lessons and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,096 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,115. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Lode Heath School
Overview
Lode Heath School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a “harmonious community” where pupils value the support provided and strive to do their best in their learning. Leaders have ensured high attendance and clear behavioural expectations, fostering a respectful environment.
Strengths
- The school places significant value on “supportive and positive relationships,” with pupils knowing adults will support their learning and development.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a “significant strength,” with needs precisely identified and the curriculum adapted systematically.
- Leaders analyse attendance information closely, working thoughtfully with families to secure improvements, ensuring attendance remains high.
- The school offers an ambitious curriculum with the English Baccalaureate at its heart, and pupils achieve well in most subjects.
- There is well-developed provision for personal development and careers education, including work experience and support for vulnerable pupils.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure the curriculum is implemented consistently across all subjects, as there are inconsistencies in task selection and assessment in a small number of areas.
- The school should continue to support staff to deliver and embed its reading strategy, as some pupils still need ongoing support to access the curriculum securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.0 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.7 |
| 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
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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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