Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
360
Pupils
6.3x
Demand
About Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 360 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Cook, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2645th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 42 in Solihull.
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 100 applications for 16 places, making it 6.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Rounders, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Widney Close, Solihull, Solihull, B93 9AS |
| Headteacher | Hannah Cook |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 360 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.6% |
| School Capacity | 360 / 420 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2645th of 13,686
Nationally
260th of 1,378
In West Midlands
12th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
100
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (15% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Widney Close, Solihull
Solihull, B93 9AS
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