Light Hall School

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

Solihull, B902PZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 71.2%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
28 September 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Hathaway Road
Shirley
Solihull, B902PZ
Phone
1217443835
Website
lighthall.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137231
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PZ
Website
http://www.lighthall.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIGHT HALL SCHOOL
Capacity
1250 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
1,058
Free School Meals
25.1% (266 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
95.1%
Ebacc Entry:
21.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.8%
Ebacc Languages:
35.0%
Ebacc Maths:
96.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.19

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.2 (+19.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.8 (+7.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
132
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,058 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Light Hall School aims for every student to leave with their full academic potential, a lifelong love of learning, and high aspirations. Headteacher Mrs Annette Kimblin emphasizes a warm, caring staff and invites contact or visits.

Facilities

Library – Learning Resource Centre Dining Hall Free on-site staff gym Onsite parking

SEND Provision

Light Hall School operates an inclusive SEND provision with a SENDCO and eight LSAs. The team has expertise in dyslexia, autism spectrum conditions, and physical disabilities. In 2022, 141 pupils were on the SEND register (13% of intake). The school uses the Solihull Local Offer and provides a SEND Offer, SEND Code of Practice, SEND Reforms, and SEND Policy. SEND is identified through primary information and Year 7 reading/spelling assessments; interventions are evaluated and adjusted using a graduated approach; staff receive ongoing SEND training; contact [email protected].

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