Lode Heath School
URN: 137008 • Solihull B91 2HW
Overview
- Name
- Lode Heath School
- URN
- 137008
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Suddon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01217041421
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lode Lane, Solihull B91 2HW
Summary
Lode Heath School, located in Solihull, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,155 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,115. As part of the Arden Multi Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for life beyond education. The school aims to educate the whole person, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development.
The ethos at Lode Heath is rooted in respect, tolerance, and responsibility, fostering a supportive community where every student is valued as an individual. The school encourages students to engage fully in school life, promoting a culture of ambition and a lifelong love of learning. Character and personal development are integral to the school's mission, with initiatives designed to help students build confidence and independence.
Lode Heath School places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and high expectations for behaviour and academic performance. The school actively works to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that all students, regardless of background or ability, have the opportunity to succeed and thrive in their future educational and career pursuits.
The ethos at Lode Heath is rooted in respect, tolerance, and responsibility, fostering a supportive community where every student is valued as an individual. The school encourages students to engage fully in school life, promoting a culture of ambition and a lifelong love of learning. Character and personal development are integral to the school's mission, with initiatives designed to help students build confidence and independence.
Lode Heath School places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and high expectations for behaviour and academic performance. The school actively works to remove barriers to learning, ensuring that all students, regardless of background or ability, have the opportunity to succeed and thrive in their future educational and career pursuits.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- Our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Our Senior Students & Student Council (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Clubs, Trips, & Events (calendar)
- Key Dates / Calendar (calendar)
- Parental Charter (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (81.9)
- St Peter's Catholic School (78.4)
- Arden (72.0)
- Arden School (70.2)
- Alderbrook School (68.9)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ARDEN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1115
- Pupils
- 1155
- Boys
- 596
- Girls
- 559
- FSM %
- 23.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1155 | 596 | 559 | 1115 | 23.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1164 | 603 | 561 | 1115 | 21.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1166 | 600 | 566 | 1115 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1166 | 600 | 566 | 1115 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1162 | 604 | 558 | 1115 | 15.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1160 | 624 | 536 | 1115 | 13.40 |
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