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Lode Heath School
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.1 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,155
Capacity
1,115
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.6, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in the top 27% of schools nationwide. A commendable 74% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 80% of parents express satisfaction with their child's education. However, only 46% attain a grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2019Older 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. | 50.6 | Top 27% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 50% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (56 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
School keeps me informed
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.4%
Asian Pakistani11.9%
Asian Indian5.6%
Asian Chinese4.0%
Asian Other3.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Black African1.0%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.42582, -1.77909 · B91 2HW
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN137008
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lodeheathschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lode Heath School rated by Ofsted?
Lode Heath School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2019.
Is Lode Heath School a good school?
Lode Heath School scores 67.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Lode Heath School?
Based on 56 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lode Heath School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lode Heath School in GCSEs?
Lode Heath School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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