Grace Academy Solihull

About Grace Academy Solihull

Grace Academy Solihull was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2017, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good. The school’s Progress 8 score sits at -0.07, which is slightly above the Solihull local authority average of -0.12 and places it in the ‘Average’ banding nationally. This means that, on the whole, pupils at Grace Academy achieve outcomes broadly in line with what would be expected of them given their starting points. The Attainment 8 score of 43.9 gives a snapshot of overall GCSE performance, while 62.9% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school ranks 9th out of 15 secondary schools in Solihull by Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority, though its score is still marginally better than the LA average.

At Key Stage 5, the sixth form is smaller, with 25 pupils in the data, and the picture is more mixed. The value added score is -0.74, which is banded as ‘Well below average’, and the average points per entry of 21.39 equates to a D grade. This suggests that A-level students typically make less progress than similar students nationally. The school’s EBacc entry rate is 18.9%, and 16.8% of pupils achieved the EBacc at a grade 4 or above. In the Parent View survey, 98% of respondents would recommend the school, and 95% agreed or strongly agreed that their child does well there. Parents also reported very strong agreement on the school having high expectations (95% agree or strongly agree) and offering a good range of subjects (96%).

The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 660 applications for 182 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, and 257 first-preference applications for 170 offers. It has a large capacity of 1,100 but currently houses 874 pupils, so there is some room. Facilities include a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, astro turf, and a sixth form centre. The school offers a wide range of sports and clubs, including rowing, martial arts, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and Model UN. SEND provision covers nine categories, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health support. With 48.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. Grace Academy Solihull is a solid choice for families seeking a Good-rated secondary with a strong sense of community and a broad extracurricular offer, particularly those who value a school that is improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating and is well-regarded by its current parents.

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