Best Secondary Schools in Solihull 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 15 schools across Solihull. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Solihull has 15 secondary schools, of which 2 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 11 rated Good — 87% of secondary schools in Solihull are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Arden currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Solihull follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
2
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
68.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Arden
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
🥈 Alderbrook School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
🥉 Lode Heath School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
4. Light Hall School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
5. Lyndon School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
6. Langley School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Heart of England School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Secondary
 Outstanding 61 View school
9. Park Hall Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
10. Grace Academy Solihull
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
11. John Henry Newman Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
12. St Peter's Catholic School
Secondary
 Outstanding 54 View school
13. Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Secondary
 Inadequate 27 View school
14. WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary
 Good 26 View school
15. Smith's Wood Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 20 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Solihull?
There are 15 secondary schools in Solihull, of which 2 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Solihull?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Solihull is Arden. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Solihull?
Primary and secondary school applications in Solihull are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Solihull council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Solihull?
13% of secondary schools in Solihull are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 79.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.