Alderbrook School

A good academy converter school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alderbrook School.

Solihull, B911SN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.45
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.2%
Continue in education or training
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 April 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blossomfield Road
Solihull, B911SN
Phone
1217042146
Website
alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136994
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Blossomfield Road, Solihull, B91 1SN
Website
http://www.alderbrook.solihull.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALDERBROOK SCHOOL
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,636
Free School Meals
18.4% (301 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (75 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
53.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
11.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.4
Ebacc English:
96.8%
Ebacc Entry:
20.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.7%
Ebacc Languages:
29.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.45
Progress 8 Range:
0.26 to 0.63
University Progression:
80.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
81.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
80%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
94 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.2 (+28.2 vs average)
Education Continuation:
81.0 (+24.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.9 (+14.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.45 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
102 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
204
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,636 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(29 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(42 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

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