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Langley School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Duncan Carr (Headteacher)

corporate_fareCOLLABORATIVE EDUCATION TRUST

location_onSolihull, B92 7ER

language Visit Website phone 01217069771

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,030

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Attainment 8

45.8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Solihull

#1,891 of 4,024 nationally

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Langley School is a Academy converter secondary school in Solihull, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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Age Range11-16

GenderMixed

TypeAcademy converter

Pupils / Capacity1,050 / 1,169 (90% full)

SEN ProvisionResourced provision

SEN SpecialismsSpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty · PD - Physical Disability

Religious CharacterNone

Admission PolicyNon-selective

SettingUrban: Nearer to a major town or city

URN137007

emoji_events Local Rank#6 of 16

public National Rank#1,466 of 4,024

location_on Kineton Green Road, , B92 7ER

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School Summary

Langley School is an academy converter in Solihull, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,050 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8, placing the school #9 in Solihull and #1,891 of 4,024 nationally. 47.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

45.8

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

47.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

67.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.7%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)58.00%

Triple Science Entry20.50%

EBacc Slot Score13.5 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

47.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

46.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

66.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.2%

Entering EBacc55.00%

EBacc APS4.45

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

52.20%

Entering EBacc58.50%

EBacc APS4.52

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.42

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.92

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.55

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

94.7%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92.3%

Apprenticeships1.4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1.4%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#1,466 / 4,024	#6	#1,891	#1
2025	#1,472 / 3,948	#8	#1,491	#1
2024	#882 / 4,450	#5	#1,237	#879
2023	#1,099 / 4,321	#6	#1,381	#1,268
2022	#669 / 4,199	#5	#964	#525
2019	#877 / 2,711	#3	#1,023	#789
2018	#1,016 / 2,537	#3	#865	#1,381

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2023

Inspection Report

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05 July 2017

Inspection Report

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01 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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22 September 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-07-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2013-05-01

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2006-10-04

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(12 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,047 pupils. During this period, there were 14 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,047	14	1.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,044	13	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,051	21	2.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,049	15	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,044	21	2.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,035	29	2.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,030	18	1.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,030	24	2.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,030	22	2.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,022	30	2.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,030	18	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,018	16	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,017	3	0.3%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,019	31	3.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,013	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,013	18	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,017	23	2.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,007	19	1.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,017	16	1.6%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,024	30	2.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,021	24	2.4%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,022	19	1.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,024	27	2.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,010	32	3.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,008	22	2.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,002	18	1.8%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Physical Disability 20 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree54%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes36%

no64%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree57%

agree24%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

Don't know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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