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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
- Secondary
- Solihull B90 4LE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are set on pathways that support their needs and raise their aspirations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff model care, tolerance, and respect; pupils attend more regularly.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders support teacher training on teaching the curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: Some teachers need to better adapt lessons to respond to pupils' gaps in knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need to adapt to pupils' chequered educational experiences.
Communication: School communicates clearly about pupils’ progress and issues.
Parent Satisfaction: One parent said, ‘this is the only school my child wants to actually go to.’
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are alert to bullying and resolve issues promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continuously develop the school to meet pupils' specific needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are alert to bullying and keep pupils safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes welfare through comprehensive safeguarding training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Leaders provide opportunities to nurture pupils’ interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities broaden pupils' horizons.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers education supports pupils’ transitions.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment, or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND needs are accurately assessed but speech, language, and communication needs identification needs improvement.
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About Us
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 74 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 4-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 4.9 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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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
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1