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Grace Academy Solihull
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5JS, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.9 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
874
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 98% of parents recommending it. While GCSE attainment is in the top 60% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 59%, and only 39% achieve grade 5 or above. The school has a limited entry into the EBacc at 18% and sends around half of its students to university, with a small percentage attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 18 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (81 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.10.1%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.47536, -1.75696 · B37 5JS
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN129342
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Grace Academy Solihull rated by Ofsted?
Grace Academy Solihull was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2017.
Is Grace Academy Solihull a good school?
Grace Academy Solihull scores 59.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Grace Academy Solihull?
Based on 81 Ofsted Parent View responses, Grace Academy Solihull receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Grace Academy Solihull in GCSEs?
Grace Academy Solihull achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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