Dickens Heath Community Primary School

URN: 133720 • Solihull B90 1NA

Overview

Name
Dickens Heath Community Primary School
URN
133720
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J Nicholls (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01217338359
Website
Visit
Address
Three Acres Lane, Solihull B90 1NA

Summary

Dickens Heath Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Solihull, accommodating 457 pupils with a capacity of 470. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to prepare students for life in modern Britain while promoting British values. The ethos of the school emphasizes personal development and the importance of social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education (SMSC).

The school provides a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Support for these pupils is tailored across four key areas of need, ensuring that all children receive the assistance necessary to thrive academically and socially.

In addition to academic excellence, Dickens Heath Community Primary encourages parental involvement through various networks and events, fostering a strong sense of community. The school also offers universal free school meals, contributing to the well-being of its students. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.

Key details

LA
Solihull
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
470
Pupils
457
Boys
224
Girls
233
FSM %
13.40
Open date
2002-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-04-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 457 224 233 470 13.40
2024-09-11 463 235 228 470 13.80
2023-09-11 456 238 218 470 14.80
2022-09-11 456 238 218 470 14.80
2021-09-11 447 231 216 470 14.10
2020-09-11 447 240 207 470 10.50

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