Tidbury Green School, Solihull

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~908m)Possible (~1.3km)Unlikely (~1.7km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Rosalind Fitter
Pupils:483 / 490 capacity
LA:Solihull
Phone:01564823189
Address:Dickens Heath Road, Tidbury Green, Solihull, B90 1QW
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:104065
UKPRN:10073169
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Solihull West and Shirley
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Tidbury Green is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive academically and feel genuinely safe. Teachers know each pupil well and provide excellent support, particularly in the early years. The school offers a broad, enriching curriculum with specialist facilities and many extra-curricular opportunities that inspire curious, confident learners.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils make good progress overall, with above-average results in key stage 1 phonics, reading and mathematics
  • Strong foundation unit with excellent language development and very careful pupil transitions
  • Well-planned lessons with good physical activity, lively learning environments, and strong teacher-pupil relationships
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
  • Caring, compassionate school ethos where safeguarding is robust and pupils feel safe and happy

Areas for Improvement

  • Some key stage 2 pupils, particularly in Years 3 and 4, need more precise lesson planning
  • Year 5 and 6 pupils need to work at a faster pace during reading exercises and timed tasks
  • Senior leaders must maintain focus on improving standards as the school continues to grow significantly in size

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - the school has strong systems in place, all staff are trained, senior leaders are diligent in following up concerns, and pupils feel safe and well cared for.

Extracurricular Activities

Musical opportunities, artistic activities, sporting activities, cultural opportunities

Tidbury Green School continues to be good, maintaining quality education since its last inspection in 2013. The school is a friendly, hard-working community where pupils from different backgrounds mix, achieve well, and benefit from specialist teaching across a broad curriculum.

At a Glance

21.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-7ppMaths-7ppWriting+1pp

Reading has declined from 85% to 78%. Maths has declined from 83% to 76%. Writing has remained stable at around 76%.

Class Sizes

30.1

Avg class size

29.5

Infant (KS1)

29.1

KS2

16

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Wythall Rail Station (East Entrance)
977m · 16 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

483 pupils

490 capacity

7 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Solihull

High pressure
New homes approved:4,508
Projected new pupils:1,127

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Solihull

Admissions Demand - Solihull

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

2,650

Applications

2,115

Got 1st preference

92.6%

Got preferred school

99.3%

Primary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)

Inspection History(106)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.78378%

Overall absence

11.17318%

Persistent absence

358

Enrolments

Authorised3.57641%
Unauthorised1.20737%
Persistent (10%+)11.17318%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

4.3472%
18/19
2.8816%
20/21
6.39224%
21/22
5.45167%
22/23
4.75958%
23/24
4.78378%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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