Solihull Sixth Form College

Solihull Sixth Form College has demonstrated overall good performance across several domains including the quality of education, leadership, and management. The college provides a positive and supportive environment for learners, facilitating their personal development and academic achievements. Leaders are proactive in improving attendance and providing relevant training. However, while learners with high needs receive some support, the institution has identified a need to enhance their educational outcomes by focusing more on developing broader life skills outlined in their care plans. The college is part of the Summit Learning Trust and continues to work on aligning its offerings with students' future career aspirations.

Strengths

• Positive and supportive learning environment.
• Strong focus on personal development and character building.
• Effective strategies in place to improve attendance.
• Well-qualified and experienced teachers.
• Detailed curriculum reviews to enhance teaching quality.
• Majority of learners are well-prepared for higher education and career progression.

Areas for Improvement

• Insufficient support for learners with high needs in developing broader life skills.
• Needs improvement in achieving consistent feedback for all learners.
• Some learners do not receive adequate guidance on non-academic progression opportunities.

In 2024–25 Solihull Sixth Form College received £6,775 and spent £6,328 for each of its 2,373 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £5,071,000 (£2,137 per pupil).

Across all 9 schools of Summit Learning Trust, income was £8,161 and spending £7,858 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Solihull · Solihull local authority: places and applications

Solihull Sixth Form College is part of Summit Learning Trust, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:

• Kineton Green Primary School Solihull
• Lyndon School Solihull
• The Oaklands Primary School Birmingham
• Ninestiles, an Academy Birmingham
• Yarnfield Primary School Birmingham
• Cockshut Hill School Birmingham
• Erdington Hall Primary School Birmingham
• Pegasus Primary School Birmingham

What is Solihull Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Solihull Sixth Form College is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

When was Solihull Sixth Form College last inspected by Ofsted?

Solihull Sixth Form College was last inspected in April 2024.

What age range does Solihull Sixth Form College cover?

Solihull Sixth Form College for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Solihull Sixth Form College?

Solihull Sixth Form College is at Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3WR.