Lode Heath School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lode Heath School is a secondary school in Solihull for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 89 schools in Solihull. It ranks 7th of 8 secondary schools in Solihull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2019, report published 30 April 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

225 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score50.6

50.6, 4.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.2%

46.2%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths73.8%

73.8%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc49.8%

49.8%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.44

4.44, 0.35 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,096 pupils on roll, with places for 1,115

Eligible for free school meals27.6%

27.6%, 1.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15.2%

15.2%, 6.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.6%

14.6%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lode Heath School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Solihull School	0.8 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 41.4
Solihull Sixth Form College	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Langley School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.6
St Peter's Catholic School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 53.4
Alderbrook School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 54.2

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Ms Laura Suddon
Phone: 01217041421
Website: lodeheathschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2HW
Local authority: Solihull
URN: 137008

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.