Solihull schools news
Solihull schools news, newest first: Ofsted reports, admissions, term dates and school achievements.
Top story
Lyndon School Ofsted: Strong Standard in All Six Areas
Lyndon School in Solihull is rated strong standard in all six areas of its new Ofsted report card. Disadvantaged pupils beat the national average by 14 points.
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Schools
Ruckleigh School Company in Liquidation After Closure
The company behind Ruckleigh School, which closed in July after 117 years, went into creditors' liquidation on 22 September. Who to call if you are owed money.
Council
Solihull SEND Inspection: Long Waits, Inconsistent Plans
Ofsted and CQC rate Solihull's SEND arrangements 'inconsistent', the middle of three verdicts. Waits are too long and EHC plans vary. Re-inspection in 3 years.
Council
Solihull SEND: £33.9m debt write-off rests on this month
Solihull's SEND plan reaches scrutiny on 8 September. Approval this month would clear £33.9m of a £37.7m schools deficit. EHC plans are up 12% to 2,805.
Education
Solihull GCSE results 2026: what to do if grades fell short
The council published no borough figures. Here is the West Midlands picture, the free drop-ins on 25 and 26 August, and the 24 September deadline to challenge a mark.
Education
Solihull T Level results 2026: 92% pass at the college
Solihull College reports a 92% T Level pass rate, and 100% in animal care, a course awarded for the first time this year. England's overall rate was 92.6%.
Schools
Solihull School Term Dates 2026/27: Half Term 26 Oct
Solihull half term is 26 to 30 October 2026; Christmas break-up is Friday 18 December. Council dates for 2026/27 and 2027/28, plus seven schools' INSET days.
Half Term
Solihull October Half Term 2026: 26 to 30 October
Solihull's October half term is 26 to 30 October 2026: lantern walks at Castle Bromwich, Berryfields' pumpkin field, Disney On Ice and the Knowle fireworks.