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Lode Heath School

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

person Ms Laura Suddon (Headteacher)

corporate_fareARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSolihull, B91 2HW

language Visit Website phone 01217041421

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,161

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Attainment 8

46.7

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Solihull

#1,718 of 4,024 nationally

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Lode Heath School is a Academy converter secondary school in Solihull, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lode Heath School is an academy converter in Solihull, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,096 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing the school #7 in Solihull and #1,718 of 4,024 nationally. 39.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

46.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

39.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

60.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.9%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)58.10%

Triple Science Entry10.20%

EBacc Slot Score13.3 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

50.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

46.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

73.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.1%

Entering EBacc49.80%

EBacc APS4.44

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.20%

Entering EBacc60.10%

EBacc APS4.34

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS3.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.29

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS3.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.16

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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

88.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79.1%

Apprenticeships3.9%

Employment5.2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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	#2,062 / 4,024	#9	#1,718	#1
2025	#1,443 / 3,948	#7	#1,035	#1
2024	#1,154 / 4,450	#6	#1,448	#969
2023	#1,626 / 4,321	#7	#2,066	#1,224
2022	#1,420 / 4,199	#8	#1,744	#1,425
2019	#1,669 / 2,711	#9	#1,623	#1,720
2018	#1,235 / 2,537	#6	#1,226	#1,303

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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01 October 2020

Inspection Report

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05 March 2019

Inspection Report

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26 June 2018

Inspection Report

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06 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-05

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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2018-06-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2014-03-06

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

8.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.7%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,155 pupils. During this period, there were 97 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.4%, which is above 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)	1,155	97	8.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,164	54	4.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,155	40	3.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,164	38	3.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,166	45	3.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,152	33	2.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,161	21	1.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,164	31	2.7%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,165	27	2.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,166	31	2.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,156	18	1.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,159	11	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,162	8	0.7%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,162	38	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,160	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,160	17	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,168	33	2.8%	4.2%	5
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,130	23	2.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,136	31	2.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,143	28	2.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,116	21	1.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,123	31	2.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,121	36	3.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,085	36	3.3%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,088	28	2.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,088	17	1.6%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 47 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 14 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

86%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91%Positive

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

22%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree54%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree45%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree39%

agree29%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable16%

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

yes45%

no55%

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

strongly agree60%

agree12%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

Don't know12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree45%

agree46%

disagree5%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree48%

agree41%

disagree7%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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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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