Ruckleigh School has closed (Wednesday 8 July 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Ruckleigh School, Solihull
Ruckleigh School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Solihull.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Ruckleigh School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Ruckleigh School are Eversfield Preparatory School (0.1 miles); Solihull School (0.3 miles, selective); Kingswood School (2.2 miles, Good); and Kimichi School (3 miles, Good).
Eversfield Preparatory SchoolSolihull SchoolKingswood SchoolKimichi School
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Solihull Rail Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Solihull Hospital (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ruckleigh School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Keep up with Ruckleigh School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
146 pupils
241 places
95 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
10.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
146
Total Pupils
71
Boys
75
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Ruckleigh School
How many pupils go to Ruckleigh School?
Ruckleigh School has around 146 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ruckleigh School?
Ruckleigh School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Ruckleigh School?
Ruckleigh School is at 17 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AB.