Solihull School, Solihull
Solihull School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Solihull. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Solihull School in detail
Solihull School in its own words
In its own words: "Solihull is the leading academic independent co-educational day school in the Midlands. This has been a seat of learning for nearly 500 years and Solihull is one of the great schools of England."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include photography, debating, journalism and philosophy.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Solihull
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Solihull School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Solihull School are Ruckleigh School (0.3 miles); Eversfield Preparatory School (0.4 miles); Kingswood School (2.4 miles, Good); and Kimichi School (3.3 miles, Good).
Ruckleigh SchoolEversfield Preparatory SchoolKingswood SchoolKimichi School
Where pupils go next
Of the 168 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 76% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 16% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 269 pupils (17.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Solihull Rail Station, about 1150 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Solihull School (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Solihull 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 performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 January 2024
Short Visit
27 February 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
19 November 2019
Regulatory Compliance
29 March 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Solihull School is a coeducational private day school in Solihull, West Midlands, England. Founded in 1560, it is the oldest school in the town and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Solihull School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Solihull School
A letter from America
25 Sep 2026
A new school year, time to "seize opportunities as yet unimagined"
4 Sep 2026
Outstanding A Level results for Solihull students
20 Aug 2026
Steve Currie appointed as Chair of the Board of Governors from January 2027
30 Jun 2026
Team Solihull triumphes in 36km challenge to support teachers in Sri Lanka
10 Jun 2026
Equity Group leads Pride assembly on kindness and inclusion
10 Jun 2026
From Solihull School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Solihull School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
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
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,565 pupils
1,650 places
85 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
269
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,565
Total Pupils
809
Boys
756
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Solihull School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Solihull School
What are GCSE results like at Solihull School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Solihull School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Solihull School last inspected?
Solihull School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
How many pupils go to Solihull School?
Solihull School has around 1565 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Solihull School?
Solihull 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.
How many road collisions happen near Solihull School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 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 Solihull School?
Solihull School is at Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3DJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)