Reynalds Cross School, Solihull
Reynalds Cross School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Solihull. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Reynalds Cross School in detail
Reynalds Cross School in its own words
In its own words: "Reynalds Cross School is situated in its own grounds on the same campus as Langley Secondary School, in a residential area just off the main Warwick Road."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to Reynalds Cross School. From the moment you walk through the door you will see that this is a happy, caring, wonderful place to be. This is because of the people who make up the school's community and the sense of purpose we all share."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Reynalds Cross School are Trident Alternative Provision Ltd (1.2 miles, Good); Hazel Oak School (1.8 miles, Outstanding); Brays School (2.3 miles, Outstanding); and Everything Education School (2.5 miles).
Trident Alternative Provision LtdHazel Oak SchoolBrays SchoolEverything Education School
Where pupils go next
Of the 6 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 83% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
41.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (56%), Asian (25%) and Mixed (11%).
Almost every pupil at Reynalds Cross School has an education, health and care plan (150 of 150 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Reynalds Cross School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Olton Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Langley School (opposite), 340 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Reynalds Cross School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Reynalds Cross School issued 3 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a warm, welcoming environment where pupils come in eager and happy each day. Teachers know pupils extremely well and have high expectations, helping them overcome challenges and succeed. The school places personal development at its heart, with a strong careers programme running from early years through to sixth form that prepares pupils for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on personal development and preparing pupils for adulthood through the 'my futures' career curriculum
- Excellent communication and reading teaching, with pupils developing strong skills through varied methods and quality texts
- High priority on behaviour teaching with skilled staff who sensitively help pupils regulate their feelings
- Warm, welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and trusted
- Parents have high confidence in the school and staff are proud to work there
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always check pupils' understanding well enough, meaning some pupils do not consistently secure and retain important knowledge
- Assessment is not used consistently across all subjects to identify misconceptions quickly
- Need to ensure all staff adapt teaching based on assessment findings
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, gaming clubs, music clubs, sensory circuits, cooking, swimming, work or positive alternative to work encounters
Reynalds Cross School is a good special school that supports pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties. Pupils enjoy attending and feel safe, with staff having high expectations and providing excellent care and support.
At a Glance
41.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Reynalds Cross School
Renny Day
3 Jun 2026
World Book Day Menu
2 Mar 2026
SCHOOL CLOSURE FRIDAY 9TH JANUARY
9 Jan 2026
FIS Leaflet
17 Nov 2025
PTFA Newsletter
7 Oct 2025
Friends of Reynalds Cross has the possibility of winning £1000!
5 Sep 2025
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Solihull
Across Solihull council
Places available
3,299
Applications
2,632
Got 1st preference
79.7%
Got preferred school
97.1%
All secondary applications across Solihull council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
150
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Reynalds Cross School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
150
Total Pupils
111
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
7.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,832
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
14.8%
Overall absence
43.2%
Persistent absence
125
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Reynalds Cross School
What are SATs results like at Reynalds Cross School?
Of the pupils at Reynalds Cross School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Reynalds Cross School's Ofsted rating?
Reynalds Cross School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Reynalds Cross School?
No fixed boundary. When Reynalds Cross School is oversubscribed, Solihull allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Reynalds Cross School?
Reynalds Cross School has around 150 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Reynalds Cross School have specialist SEN provision?
Reynalds Cross School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Reynalds Cross School?
14.8% of sessions were missed at Reynalds Cross School in 2024/25. 43.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Reynalds Cross School?
Apply through Solihull's coordinated admissions process, naming Reynalds Cross School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Reynalds Cross School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Reynalds Cross School?
Reynalds Cross School is at Kineton Green Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)