Tidbury Green School, Solihull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
483 pupils
490 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
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Admissions Demand - Solihull
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.78378%
Overall absence
11.17318%
Persistent absence
358
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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