Solihull College & University Centre
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blossomfield Campus Blossomfield Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1SB |
| Reference Number | 130481 |
Solihull College & University Centre demonstrates a solid performance in delivering further education, with overall effectiveness rated as good across all inspected areas. The college supports a diverse student body, offering a wide range of vocational and academic courses at three campuses. Notable strengths include the well-tailored curriculums that align with industry needs and the positive culture fostered among learners. Despite these strengths, the college faces challenges, particularly regarding attendance and ensuring meaningful work experience opportunities for high needs learners, indicating room for improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 May 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Feb 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Sep 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Reinspection |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
| 28 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Teachers set high standards that align with industry needs.
- Learners benefit from a strong careers programme and employability support.
- Inclusive and tolerant college community fosters a positive learning atmosphere.
- Well-planned curriculums allow learners to build knowledge and skills effectively.
- Strong contribution to meeting local skills needs through collaborative partnerships.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance is not consistently high across all curriculum subjects.
- Too many learners with high needs lack opportunities for meaningful work experience.
- Some apprentices do not receive adequate feedback to improve their spelling and grammar skills.
| Name | Distance |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
0.3 miles |
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Sharmans Cross Junior School
Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1PH |
0.63 miles |
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Widney Junior School
Clifton Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3LQ |
0.72 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Junior School
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JG |
0.73 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School
New Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DW |
0.74 miles |
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Eversfield Preparatory School
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT |
0.75 miles |
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Cranmore Infant School
Northland Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4SA |
0.78 miles |
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Ruckleigh School
17 Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2AB |
0.79 miles |
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Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Eastcote Close, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3QX |
1.04 miles |
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Greswold Primary School
Buryfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AZ |
1.06 miles |
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Oak Cottage Primary School
Greswolde Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1DY |
1.17 miles |
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Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy
Ralph Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3LB |
1.18 miles |
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Shirley Heath Junior School
Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DS |
1.2 miles |
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Monkspath Junior and Infant School
Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4EH |
1.36 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley
St Bernard's Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7DJ |
1.4 miles |
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Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4AY |
1.44 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Halifax Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BT |
1.51 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree
Wherretts Well Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SD |
1.51 miles |
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Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Kineton Green Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7EG |
1.64 miles |
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Woodlands Infant School
Woodlands Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PX |
1.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Peter's Catholic School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
0.32 miles |
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Alderbrook School
Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SN |
0.32 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Dingle Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3PD |
0.35 miles |
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Solihull Sixth Form College
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3WR |
0.86 miles |
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Solihull School
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ |
0.94 miles |
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Lode Heath School
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW |
1.25 miles |
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Kingswood School
St James Place, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2BA |
1.47 miles |
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Langley School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
1.54 miles |
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Reynalds Cross School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
1.61 miles |
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Light Hall School
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ |
1.77 miles |
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Hazel Oak School
Hazel Oak Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2AZ |
1.84 miles |
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Trident Alternative Provision Ltd
58 Lincoln Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B27 6NX |
2.53 miles |
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Ninestiles, an Academy
Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7QG |
2.67 miles |
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Lyndon School
Daylesford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8EJ |
2.68 miles |
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY |
2.71 miles |
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Aspire Ap School
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2.77 miles |
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Arden
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0PT |
2.83 miles |
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Hall Green School
Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0AA |
2.89 miles |
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
6 Dale View Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4HN |
3.01 miles |
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Al-Burhan Grammar School
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3.05 miles |