Lyndon School
Solihull, B92 8EJ · Solihull · secondary school
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5th 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 — 8.4/10 against 745 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.3 · 61 | 31% | 1.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.47 · 83 | 26% | 2.11 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.2 · 71 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lyndon School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 48.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.47 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debate, Science, Pen Pals Creative Writing, Japanese, Careers, Duke of Edinburgh, Mindful Crafting, and Knitting and Crochet clubs. Sports include Rounders, Table Tennis, Cricket, and Athletics. Arts and music options are Crazy Chords, Revolution Til Dawn, and Paperback Pals. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,169 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,380. 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 pupils aiming to improve their
What Ofsted said about Lyndon School
Overview
Lyndon School is described as a “happy, friendly and caring place” where pupils enjoy positive relationships with staff. The report highlights “impact-focused leadership” that has driven effective progress since the previous inspection, resulting in a school that is “well led” with strong staff morale.
Strengths
- Pupils “feel safe and are safe,” with bullying being rare and staff resolving issues effectively.
- The school offers an “ambitious curriculum” with a “rich set of experiences” and an “effective programme of careers education.”
- Teachers use assessment “effectively to identify any gaps in pupils’ learning” and explain ideas well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported successfully” and make “good progress.”
- Behaviour is strong, with disruption being “very rare” and exclusions continuing to reduce.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must “continue to extend and refine strategies that instil a love of reading,” as some pupils remain unkeen on reading for pleasure.
- The curriculum is “less well developed in a small number of subjects,” meaning pupils sometimes struggle to recall prior learning; leaders must ensure consistent knowledge development across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders provide a “wide-ranging programme that explains risky behaviours well” and staff collaborate effectively with other agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.7 |
| 2025/26 | 50.2 |
| 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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