Lyndon School, Solihull

In its own words: "Our vision at Lyndon School is to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Lyndon, we are proud to guide our learners on the Lyndon Learner Journey, a pathway designed to broaden horizons, build confidence, and foster the exploration of new skills. Through a rich blend of academic growth, character development, and diverse experiences, our learners are empowered to excel and thrive."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, tennis, athletics, drama, STEM, knitting, debating, Duke of Edinburgh and homework club.

In 2026, pupils at Lyndon School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.2, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.4 in Solihull and 47 across England.

49% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 44% in Solihull and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 49.7.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.47: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 42.4, against 54.9 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 12.5 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 23 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Spanish and History.

For September 2026 entry, 230 families put Lyndon School as their first choice and 750 named it as one of their preferences, for 236 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 48 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Lyndon School are Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.9); King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy (1.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45.8); Cockshut Hill School (1.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.1); and Langley School (1.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45.8).

Lyndon School's 2026 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Lyndon School is one of 9 schools run by Summit Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45 in 2024/25.

Of the 200 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 85% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 48% to a further education college, 2% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.

In 2026, 163 pupils (13.9%) received SEN support and 21 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Olton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Daylesford Infant School (opposite), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lyndon School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 345 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Solihull (226), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Lyndon School issued 30 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Lyndon School are Olton Primary School (0.3 miles), St Andrew's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles) and Valley Primary (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.