Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, Solihull

Outstanding
Secondary
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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.0km)Possible (~1.5km)Unlikely (~1.9km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Claire Smith
Pupils:1,730 / 1,690 capacity
LA:Solihull
Phone:01217055100
Address:Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD
Trust:TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 October 2010

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
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Overall

Outstanding

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form

Inspected 29 April 2025View full report
URN:136310
UKPRN:10031583
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

This school excels at combining academic challenge with genuine care for pupils. Teachers skilfully guide pupils through well-planned lessons where they build deep knowledge and understanding, while the school's focus on 'Tudor Habits and Values' helps young people develop as thoughtful, responsible citizens. Parents frequently praise the warmth and support their children experience.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptionally ambitious curriculum with almost all pupils studying a language at key stage 4, and a broad A-level offer in the sixth form
  • Outstanding pupil achievement in external examinations at both key stage 4 and sixth form
  • Highly effective personal development programme built around 'Tudor Habits and Values' that pupils are very proud of
  • Excellent behaviour and attendance with pupils being respectful, well-organised, and highly motivated to learn
  • Strong careers education fully integrated across subjects with extensive involvement of ex-pupils and local businesses

Areas for Improvement

  • A small group of disadvantaged pupils did less well in their 2024 GCSE examinations, though the school has put strategies in place to provide additional support

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.

Extracurricular Activities

Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, school council, trips and visits, regular performances and celebration events, mentoring programmes, community iftar

Tudor Grange Academy is an outstanding secondary school where leaders share a strong vision to help pupils flourish through a rigorous academic curriculum combined with an exceptional personal development programme. Pupils achieve exceptionally well and enjoy excellent attendance in a calm, orderly, and safe school environment.

At a Glance

10.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

SEN Provision

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

254 responses
Would recommend88%
Child is happy88%
Well taught87%
Good progress93%
Feels safe92%
Well behaved91%
Bullying dealt with21%
Kept informed89%
Handles concerns62%
Wider development82%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Class Sizes

23.0

Avg class size

69

Total classes

5 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

102%

Over capacity

1,730 pupils

1,690 capacity

40 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Solihull

High pressure
New homes approved:4,508
Projected new pupils:811

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Solihull

Admissions Demand - Solihull

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

Places available

3,336

Applications

2,755

Got 1st preference

78.4%

Got preferred school

96.8%

Secondary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

29 April 2025
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Sixth FormOutstanding
25 June 2014
OutstandingReport
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.8444%

Overall absence

12.28814%

Persistent absence

1,416

Enrolments

Authorised4.60188%
Unauthorised1.24252%
Persistent (10%+)12.28814%
Severe (50%+)2.33051%

Absence trend

3.9104%
18/19
5.71154%
20/21
7.05428%
21/22
6.27383%
22/23
6.39309%
23/24
5.8444%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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