Lyndon School

A good academy sponsor led school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lyndon School.

Solihull, B928EJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.47
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
2 March 2022
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
Daylesford Road
Solihull, B928EJ
Phone
1217433402
Website
lyndon.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142075
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Daylesford Road, Solihull, B92 8EJ
Website
www.lyndon.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SUMMIT LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1380 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,166
Free School Meals
34.0% (396 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.5
Ebacc English:
98.5%
Ebacc Entry:
39.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.0%
Ebacc Languages:
67.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.47
Progress 8 Range:
0.27 to 0.67

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
39.0 (+19.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.0 (+16.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.47 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
194
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,166 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Scaling new heights"

Success through Endeavour Ambition through Challenge Strength through Diversity

Head Teacher's Message

Lyndon School is a very happy, friendly and caring school where all learners, staff members and our community are valued and respected.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Homework Club Crazy Chords Pen Pals Creative Writing Club Lyndon Lions Table Tennis Football Gymnastics Badminton Debate Club Duke of Edinburgh Knitting and Crochet Club Paperback Pals Reading Club Musical Rehearsals Intervention Sports Science Dusk Til Dawn

Sports

Cross Country Football Netball Dodge Ball Basketball Table Tennis Gymnastics Badminton

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious, inclusive, and knowledge-rich curriculum Excellence in Teaching Programme (EiTP) based on Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Curriculum maps across five years with interleaved knowledge and skills Enrichment opportunities in STEM, Sport, Performing Arts, and Design Technology Focus on deep learning, critical thinking, and cultural understanding

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; After School Clubs

SEND Provision

Lyndon School is committed to narrowing the attainment gap between SEND and non-SEND learners, providing an inclusive curriculum with reasonable adjustments to support learners with SEND.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions: 240 places for children aged 11 by 1 September in the year of entry; closing date for applications is 31 October 2025; offer day is 1 March 2026. Applications are managed by Solihull Council; apply online to your home council. For advice on admissions, contact Solihull Council on 0121 704 6693.

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