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Lode Heath School
- Secondary
- Solihull B91 2HW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their different starting points
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations of good conduct; positive attitudes and welcoming to visitors
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and high expectations
Current Educational Practices: Professional development is in place, but not always well focused on needed subjects
Strengths and Challenges: There is variability in teaching quality; weaker in mathematics and science
Opportunities for Involvement: Strategic plans encourage disadvantaged pupils to take leadership roles
Communication: Regular communication through strategic and concerted efforts
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents say that pupils are provided with appropriate homework
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Positive culture of high expectations and ambition
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on further improving the school with robust monitoring
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements; pupils feel confident about staff support
Extracurricular Offerings: Enrichment programme supports creative and technical skills
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Wide range of opportunities alongside academic support
Career Counselling Services: Very good impartial careers advice and guidance
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for pupils with SEND has improved; better progress now
Subjects Offered: Broad and rich curriculum including vocational courses
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About Us
Lode Heath School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1164 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | - | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 98% | 67% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 29.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 28.57% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 23.91% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 14.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.90 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.4% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 81.55% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 33.75% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 24.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 10.9% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.4% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 35.27% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 48.86% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 26.05% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 14.05% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 18.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 3.06 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.35% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 221 | 151 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 35.05% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 26.25% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 10% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.75% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 9 | 29.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 44.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 20.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 5 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 3 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 80.13% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 74.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 42.19% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.63% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.81% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.94% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.5% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 2 | 27.48% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 41.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 21.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 3 | 9.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 5 | 14.57% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 82.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 71.06% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 26.94% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 20.88% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 35% | 11.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.31% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.19% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 27.68% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 39.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 23.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 14.11% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 14.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 73.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 33.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 23.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 12.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.93% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lode Heath School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
