Grace Academy Solihull
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chapelhouse Road Chelmsey Wood Birmingham West Midlands B37 5JS |
| Phone | 01213294600 |
| Reference Number | 129342 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 874 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.97%
Girls: 55.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 93 | 187 |
| 8 | 81 | 98 | 179 |
| 9 | 64 | 97 | 161 |
| 10 | 62 | 86 | 148 |
| 11 | 69 | 78 | 147 |
| 12 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 13 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 10.1% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2022-06-22 |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 27 | 51 | 23 | 17 | 1 | 119 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 25 | 50 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 119 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 16 | 41 | 36 | 21 | 5 | 119 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 62 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 7 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 35 | 52 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 119 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 18 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 38 | 48 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 119 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 35 | 50 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 119 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 28 | 59 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 119 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 42 | 62 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 119 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 49 | 61 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 119 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 23 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 119 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 62 | 57 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Fordbridge Community Primary School
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0.49 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5DP |
0.54 miles |
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The Shirestone Academy
Shirestone Road, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DH |
0.55 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
East Meadway, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0AU |
0.6 miles |
|
Marston Green Junior School
Station Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7BA |
0.67 miles |
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Marston Green Infant Academy
Elm Farm Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AA |
0.7 miles |
|
Coleshill Heath School
Lime Grove, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7PY |
0.78 miles |
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Leycroft Academy
Gressel Lane, Birmingham, B33 9UE |
0.81 miles |
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Gossey Lane Academy
Gossey Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DS |
0.95 miles |
|
Elms Farm Community Primary School
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0PJ |
1.05 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Blakenhale Road, Garrett's Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0XD |
1.07 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Homestead Road, Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0XG |
1.1 miles |
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Yorkswood Primary School
Kingshurst Way, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6DF |
1.12 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6LW |
1.12 miles |
|
Mapledene Primary School
Mapledene Road, Mapledene Road, Birmingham, Uk, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3XE |
1.17 miles |
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Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
10 Craig Croft, Chelmund's Cross, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7TR |
1.21 miles |
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Hillstone Primary School
Hillstone Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7PY |
1.3 miles |
|
Stanville Primary School
Stanville Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3YN |
1.32 miles |
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Lift Lea Forest
Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RD |
1.34 miles |
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Windy Arbor Primary School
Woodlands Way, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6RN |
1.37 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5GA |
0.64 miles |
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Centre for Accelerated Learning
Sheldon Hall Avenue, Birmingham, B33 0HA |
0.65 miles |
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Tile Cross Academy
Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9UF |
0.78 miles |
|
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD |
0.79 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Cooks Lane, Solihull, Birmingham, B37 6NU |
0.81 miles |
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Hallmoor School
50 Scholars Gate, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DL |
1.03 miles |
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King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ |
1.08 miles |
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Kitts Green Academy
Hallmoor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9QY |
1.22 miles |
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SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
170 Packington Avenue, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 7RD |
1.45 miles |
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Cockshut Hill School
Cockshut Hill, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2HX |
1.49 miles |
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Forest Oak School
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
1.61 miles |
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Merstone School
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
1.61 miles |
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Smith's Wood Academy
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
1.66 miles |
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The Heights Academy
Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD |
2.23 miles |
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The Coleshill School
Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 3EX |
2.25 miles |
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Lyndon School
Daylesford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8EJ |
2.38 miles |
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Woodlands
Packington Lane, Coleshill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B46 3JE |
2.4 miles |
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Castlewood School
Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9LF |
2.41 miles |
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Park Hall Academy
Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9HF |
2.53 miles |
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Riverside Education
2 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9BF |
2.55 miles |