Schools across Solihull
Local authority · 91 schools across 3 towns
91
59 primary · 16 secondary
41,070
93% capacity used
26
2 outstanding · 24 good
44,078
3,008 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
73.7%
KS2 Maths
73.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,089 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,560 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.3%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
77
2024/25
Absence trend across Solihull schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
53%
Plans Issued
258
Assessment Requests
485
Tribunal Cases
18
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
117
Lodged
(3.4%)
46
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
26
Lodged
(1.0%)
18
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
250
Lodged
(6.8%)
220
Heard
4
Successful
(2%)
Total
367
Lodged
(5.1%)
266
Heard
4
Successful
(2%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.