Solihull School

Independent

National rank

117

135

Rank last year

79.3%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

77.2%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Charles Fillingham

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,545 (3-18)

Head teacher

Charles Fillingham

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,545 (3-18)

Head teacher

Charles Fillingham

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

1,545 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£5,991 (11-18) includes lunch

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 152=

Grade

%

A*

19.9

A

30.5

B

28.9

A*/A

50.4

A*-B

79.3

GCSE 2024 rank: 89=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

55.5

A/7

21.7

A*/A/9/8/7

77.2

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2019
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to prepare pupils for adult life as happy, charitable, confident and intelligent people with a strong moral compass and a global perspective … Pupils’ academic achievements are outstanding … [And they] achieve extremely well in a range of sports … and a variety of other non-academic activities. Pupils’ study skills are excellent: they think for themselves, organise their own learning ... [They] are mature and thoughtful young people who understand themselves well … Pupils of all ages show excellent moral development in their response to the school’s strong focus on promoting kindness to others.” There was a short visit in 2023 and a routine inspection in 2024.
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About the school

  • The school owns a cottage in Snowdonia which most pupils will visit at least once. 
  • From dance to maths club, equity group to eco council, there is a huge range of teams and societies.
  • Form tutors are central to a pupil’s wellbeing journey. Year groups meet to explore topics such as the influence of social media, while a weekly assembly celebrates achievements and the chaplain leads services that provide moments of calm. The peer mentor programme gives seniors the opportunity to assist younger pupils.
  • Sixth form students are offered a number of timetabled enrichment options, from creating a politics magazine and debating to sports coaching or Mandarin.
  • Academic, art and design, music and sport scholarships are available at 11-plus and 16-plus. There are also means-tested bursaries.
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