St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School
69%
Capacity
196
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 196 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Smith, it falls under Solihull local authority.
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 34 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (46 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | New Road, Solihull, Solihull, B91 3DW |
| Headteacher | Sam Smith |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.7% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 285 (69% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
46 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Road, Solihull
Solihull, B91 3DW
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