Grace Academy Solihull
URN: 129342 • Birmingham B37 5JS
Overview
- Name
- Grace Academy Solihull
- URN
- 129342
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Darren Gelder (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01213294600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chapelhouse Road, Birmingham B37 5JS
Summary
Grace Academy Solihull is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 874 students and a capacity of 1,100. The academy is part of the Tove Learning Trust and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity. The ethos of Grace Academy is centered around providing a supportive and enriching educational experience, encouraging students to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Grace Academy is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects across various departments, including Art, Business, Computing, and the Sciences. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, as evidenced by its impressive GCSE results, particularly in Maths and English. Additionally, the school offers enrichment opportunities, including a robust careers programme and extracurricular activities, to enhance students' learning experiences.
Grace Academy Solihull prioritises student support through dedicated pastoral teams and resources for special educational needs. The academy actively engages with the local community and promotes initiatives aimed at tackling educational challenges, such as the Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures Programme. Parents can find further information and updates on the academy's website.
The curriculum at Grace Academy is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects across various departments, including Art, Business, Computing, and the Sciences. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, as evidenced by its impressive GCSE results, particularly in Maths and English. Additionally, the school offers enrichment opportunities, including a robust careers programme and extracurricular activities, to enhance students' learning experiences.
Grace Academy Solihull prioritises student support through dedicated pastoral teams and resources for special educational needs. The academy actively engages with the local community and promotes initiatives aimed at tackling educational challenges, such as the Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures Programme. Parents can find further information and updates on the academy's website.
Useful links
- Governance & Funding (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Parent/Carer Letters (calendar)
- Parent/Carer Letters (calendar)
- Parent Mail Guide (download)
- Satchel One User Guide (download)
- 16-19 Tuition Fund 22/23 (download)
- Canteen Menu (download)
- Accessibility Plan (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 874
- Boys
- 393
- Girls
- 481
- FSM %
- 48.50
- Open date
- 2006-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 874 | 393 | 481 | 1100 | 48.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 879 | 406 | 473 | 1100 | 47.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 904 | 435 | 469 | 1100 | 43.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 904 | 435 | 469 | 1100 | 43.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 875 | 428 | 447 | 1100 | 42.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 813 | 383 | 430 | 1100 | 38.30 |
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