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Grace Academy Solihull
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Grace Academy Solihull
- Secondary
- Fordbridge B37 5JS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils are making good gains in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved in lessons and around the school site.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders plan teachers’ training well, relating it directly to teachers’ development needs.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are encouraged, challenged and supported in their development.
Strengths and Challenges: Some areas still require improvement; however, most teaching is strong.
Communication: Parents generally agree that the school is well led and managed.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents are satisfied with the school's performance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle conflicts and concerns effectively, promoting a sense of pride among staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have addressed weak performance in key stages and structured new curricula for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school's work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can participate in over 20 clubs ranging from bicycle maintenance to world cooking.
Career Counselling Services: Good advice is provided by the careers adviser, and all students have had one-hour consultations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders have improved information and guidance for Year 11 pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for pupils with special educational needs is effective, marked improvements in attendance noted.
Subjects Offered: Leaders will reintroduce languages in 2017 following poor outcomes in the past. No pupils gained the English Baccalaureate in 2016.
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Grace Academy Solihull is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 879 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 98% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 6.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 28.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 42.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 23.91% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 14.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 87.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 81.55% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 33.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 24.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 10.9% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 35.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 48.86% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 26.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 14.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 18.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 3.06 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 87.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 151 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 35.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 26.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 10% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 9 | 29.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 5 | 44.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 80.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 74.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 42.19% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 9 | 27.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 15 | 41.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 82.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 71.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 26.94% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 20.88% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.19% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 27.68% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 39.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 82.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 73.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 33.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 23.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 12.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.24 | 29.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.19 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.49% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 23 | 303 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 56.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 9.83% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 21.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 9.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.5 | 33.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.23 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.75% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 341 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 54.67% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.5% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.86 1 | 27.94 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.69 1 | 26.65 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 9.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 54 | 380 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 57.33% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.78% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 38% | 22.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.54 4 | 28.77 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.81 5 | 26.6 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.77% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 42.57% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.57% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 23.71% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.56 | 23.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.56 | 24.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.3% | 8.55% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 55.71% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.43% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 21% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 6.29% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grace Academy Solihull
Local authority ratio 18 : 1