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The Heights Academy
Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.7 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
49
Capacity
116
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
42%
Summary
With a small student body of 49, the school has received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted, indicating some areas needing development. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 27% recommending the school, which may raise concerns for prospective families. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than just 3% of other schools, highlighting significant challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★1.3
Good range of subjects
43%
School supports development
33%
School has high expectations
33%
Progress is communicated
33%
My child feels safe
30%
My child makes good progress
30%
My child is happy
27%
Good range of extra-curricular
27%
School responds to concerns
27%
I'd recommend this school
27%
School keeps me informed
20%
Behaviour is good
13%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Location
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52.50767, -1.75454 · B36 0DD
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN149753
School typeFree schools special
Websiteheights.fet.ac/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Heights Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Heights Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is The Heights Academy a good school?
The Heights Academy scores 2.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 The Heights Academy?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Heights Academy receives a satisfaction score of 27% across all parent survey questions.
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