Mill Lodge Primary School
Solihull, B90 1BT · Solihull · primary school
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40th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,592 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mill Lodge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the latest inspection was in 2023, what specific steps have been taken since then to address the gap between current results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Mill Lodge Primary School
Overview
Mill Lodge Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “vibrant and inclusive” where pupils are proud to belong. Staff maintain high expectations, which pupils meet through positive attitudes and a willingness to seek help. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with learning linked to the ‘six rights’ and a wide range of extracurricular activities available to all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “organised logically,” with teachers breaking learning into “small and manageable chunks” to ensure mastery.
- Provision for pupils with SEND is a strength, with accurate identification of needs and an appropriate curriculum matched to cognitive ability in the Additional Resource Provision.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; younger pupils receive necessary phonic knowledge, and those falling behind get extra support, resulting in increased fluency and accuracy.
- Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is well integrated, promoting equalities, diversity, and online safety, preparing pupils for “life in modern Britain.”
- Pupils enjoy outdoor learning, particularly the “adventure-style playground,” which builds confidence and team-building skills.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils find their work “too easy” because learning activities are not always matched to what they already know, causing them to miss opportunities to “deepen their knowledge.”
Safeguarding
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
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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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