Lode Heath School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lode Lane Solihull West Midlands B91 2HW |
| Phone | 01217041421 |
| Reference Number | 137008 |
Lode Heath School has maintained effective standards since its previous inspection, showcasing a harmonious community driven by supportive relationships and high expectations for behaviour. The curriculum is ambitious, with a clear structure that promotes positive learning experiences for pupils. Special educational needs provisions are particularly strong, enabling those students to excel. However, some inconsistencies in curriculum implementation have been noted, which could hinder all pupils from achieving uniformly high standards across subjects. Additionally, there are ongoing challenges with the school's reading strategy, impacting some pupils' fluency and access to the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1155 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.6%
Girls: 48.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 113 | 236 |
| 8 | 130 | 104 | 234 |
| 9 | 118 | 118 | 236 |
| 10 | 114 | 110 | 224 |
| 11 | 111 | 114 | 225 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.4% |
| Pakistani | 11.9% |
| Indian | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 4% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| African | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 01 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Lode Heath School | |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Positive relationships fostering a cohesive school community.
- High attendance rates and effective attendance monitoring.
- Ambitious curriculum design with clear progression of knowledge.
- Effective personal development and careers education initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation leading to uneven learning outcomes.
- Some pupils require further support to achieve reading fluency.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 118 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 228 | 65 |
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