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 open secondary schools. Of the 15 with a published Ofsted inspection, 2 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 87% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Arden currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Solihull follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
2
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
68.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Solihull?
There are 15 open secondary schools in Solihull (closed schools are excluded). 2 of the 15 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Solihull?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Solihull is Arden. The full ranked table above lists the top 15 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Solihull?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Solihull?
Primary and secondary applications in Solihull are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Solihull council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.