Light Hall School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hathaway Road Shirley Solihull West Midlands B90 2PZ |
| Phone | 01217443835 |
| Reference Number | 137231 |
Light Hall School has shown considerable improvement since its last inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' rating to 'Good' across all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school’s motto, 'The best from everyone, all of the time,' reflects a positive and engaging environment where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe. The curriculum has been redesigned and is effectively supporting pupils' personal growth, with teachers actively working to enhance the quality of education provided. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the effective support their children receive, particularly in adapting to changes during the pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1024 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.07%
Girls: 48.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 95 | 186 |
| 8 | 100 | 101 | 201 |
| 9 | 81 | 106 | 187 |
| 10 | 91 | 84 | 175 |
| 11 | 135 | 99 | 234 |
| 12 | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 7.9% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Light Hall School Specialist Mathematics and Computing College | |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Improved quality of education since last inspection
- Positive and engaging learning environment
- Strong support for pupils' personal development
- Effective management of behaviour and bullying
- Commitment to enhancing literacy skills for all pupils
- Strong culture of safeguarding within the school
Areas for Improvement
- Variations in progress across different subjects from the new curriculum
- Attendance rates not yet back to pre-pandemic levels
- Limited reading outside of school among pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.3% |
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 | 89 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 96 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 216 | 27 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Woodlands Infant School
Woodlands Lane, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2PX |
0.13 miles |
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Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4AY |
0.44 miles |
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Burman Infant School
Velsheda Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2JW |
0.52 miles |
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Shirley Heath Junior School
Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DS |
0.58 miles |
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Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Halifax Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2BT |
0.62 miles |
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Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1NA |
0.82 miles |
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Haslucks Green School
Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2EJ |
0.95 miles |
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Mill Lodge Primary School
Aqueduct Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1BT |
0.99 miles |
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Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Eastcote Close, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3QX |
1 miles |
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Cranmore Infant School
Northland Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4SA |
1.11 miles |
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Widney Junior School
Clifton Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3LQ |
1.26 miles |
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Peterbrook Primary School
High Street, Solihull Lodge, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1HR |
1.26 miles |
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Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy
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1.28 miles |
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Chilcote Primary School
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1.3 miles |
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Sharmans Cross Junior School
Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1PH |
1.5 miles |
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Cheswick Green Primary School
Cheswick Way, Cheswick Green, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4HG |
1.5 miles |
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Tidbury Green School
Dickens Heath Road, Tidbury Green, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 1QW |
1.55 miles |
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Yardley Wood Community Primary School
School Road, Yardley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4ER |
1.69 miles |
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St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
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1.75 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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1.79 miles |
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Hazel Oak School
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0.46 miles |
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0.56 miles |
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Alderbrook School
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1.49 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
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1.63 miles |
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Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
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1.69 miles |
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Solihull College & University Centre
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1.77 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic School
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1.82 miles |
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2.1 miles |
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2.13 miles |
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Hall Green School
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2.44 miles |
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2.49 miles |
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2.67 miles |
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2.72 miles |
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2.77 miles |
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