Alderbrook School, Solihull

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.0km)Possible (~1.5km)Unlikely (~1.9km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Thomas Beveridge
Pupils:1,701 / 1,650 capacity
LA:Solihull
Phone:01217042146
Address:Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1SN
Trust:ALDERBROOK SCHOOL
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 August 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 25 April 2023View full report
URN:136994
UKPRN:10034629
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Solihull West and Shirley
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2018 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

19.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

20.7

Avg class size

73

Total classes

4 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Solihull Rail Station
1.1km · 18 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

103%

Over capacity

1,701 pupils

1,650 capacity

51 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Solihull

High pressure
New homes approved:4,508
Projected new pupils:811

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Solihull

Admissions Demand - Solihull

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

Places available

3,336

Applications

2,755

Got 1st preference

78.4%

Got preferred school

96.8%

Secondary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

25 April 2023
24 April 2018
Leadership & ManagementGood
22 January 2014
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.37073%

Overall absence

15.33002%

Persistent absence

1,409

Enrolments

Authorised4.99117%
Unauthorised1.37956%
Persistent (10%+)15.33002%
Severe (50%+)1.70334%

Absence trend

6.57282%
18/19
6.6759%
20/21
8.57348%
21/22
8.05664%
22/23
7.33163%
23/24
6.37073%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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