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Light Hall School
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.9 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,024
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 30% nationally. A notable 77% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 58% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, EBacc entry stands at 41%, suggesting room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 49.9 | Top 30% 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%. | 77% | Top 23% 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%. | 58% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.1%
Asian Pakistani8.7%
Asian Chinese7.9%
Asian Indian7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black African1.0%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.39937, -1.83079 · B90 2PZ
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN137231
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lighthall.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Light Hall School rated by Ofsted?
Light Hall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Light Hall School a good school?
Light Hall School scores 63.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Light Hall School in GCSEs?
Light Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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