Alderbrook School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blossomfield Road Solihull West Midlands B91 1SN |
| Phone | 01217042146 |
| Reference Number | 136994 |
Alderbrook School continues to demonstrate a good level of performance, with strong support from its leaders and an ambitious curriculum. The warm and respectful relationships between staff and students foster a purposeful atmosphere conducive to learning. Pupils feel safe and are engaged in their education, showing high aspirations and dedication to their studies. Noteworthy programs such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various extracurricular activities enhance the overall educational experience, contributing positively to pupils' personal development. This is the first ungraded inspection since the previous good rating in April 2018.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1667 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.19%
Girls: 47.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 143 | 142 | 285 |
| 8 | 175 | 112 | 287 |
| 9 | 145 | 140 | 285 |
| 10 | 137 | 147 | 284 |
| 11 | 129 | 131 | 260 |
| 12 | 69 | 65 | 134 |
| 13 | 72 | 60 | 132 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.8% |
| Indian | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 6.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 01 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College | |
| 01 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership with high aspirations for all students
- Warm and respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Strong extracurricular programs, including trips and clubs
- Effective safeguarding culture embedded within the school
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for challenging tasks and deeper understanding in some subjects
- Key knowledge in the PSHE curriculum not consistently embedded across all year groups
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 78.6% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.2 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 41.45 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 28.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 470 | 34 |
| Third Preference | 280 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 321 | 11 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
0.33 miles |
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Widney Junior School
Clifton Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3LQ |
0.42 miles |
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Cranmore Infant School
Northland Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4SA |
0.46 miles |
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Sharmans Cross Junior School
Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1PH |
0.65 miles |
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Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Eastcote Close, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3QX |
0.88 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Junior School
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JG |
0.9 miles |
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Shirley Heath Junior School
Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DS |
0.92 miles |
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St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School
New Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DW |
1.01 miles |
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Eversfield Preparatory School
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT |
1.07 miles |
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Ruckleigh School
17 Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2AB |
1.11 miles |
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Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy
Ralph Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3LB |
1.12 miles |
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Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4AY |
1.13 miles |
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Monkspath Junior and Infant School
Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4EH |
1.21 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Halifax Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BT |
1.3 miles |
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Oak Cottage Primary School
Greswolde Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1DY |
1.34 miles |
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Woodlands Infant School
Woodlands Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PX |
1.37 miles |
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Greswold Primary School
Buryfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AZ |
1.37 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley
St Bernard's Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7DJ |
1.46 miles |
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Haslucks Green School
Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2EJ |
1.62 miles |
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Burman Infant School
Velsheda Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2JW |
1.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Dingle Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3PD |
0.21 miles |
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Solihull College & University Centre
Blossomfield Campus, Blossomfield Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1SB |
0.32 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic School
Whitefields Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3NZ |
0.36 miles |
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Solihull Sixth Form College
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3WR |
1.04 miles |
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Solihull School
Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ |
1.24 miles |
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Kingswood School
St James Place, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2BA |
1.25 miles |
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Light Hall School
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PZ |
1.49 miles |
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Lode Heath School
Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2HW |
1.56 miles |
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Hazel Oak School
Hazel Oak Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2AZ |
1.6 miles |
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Langley School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
1.65 miles |
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Reynalds Cross School
Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER |
1.69 miles |
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Trident Alternative Provision Ltd
58 Lincoln Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B27 6NX |
2.71 miles |
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Ninestiles, an Academy
Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7QG |
2.73 miles |
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Aspire Ap School
Hall Green Baptist Church, 1250 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 9EJ |
2.75 miles |
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
6 Dale View Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4HN |
2.83 miles |
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Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7XY |
2.84 miles |
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Hall Green School
Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0AA |
2.85 miles |
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Arden
Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0PT |
2.88 miles |
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Lyndon School
Daylesford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8EJ |
2.92 miles |
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3.13 miles |