Coppice Academy, based in Solihull, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Coppice Academy currently has around 226 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 27.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.7%. chinese pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by indian at 10.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Coppice Road, Solihull, B92 9JY |
| Website: | www.coppicejuniorschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01217053504 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Mel Green |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149927 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 260 |
| Number of Pupils: | 226 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 115 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.70% | 92 |
| Chinese | 17.30% | 39 |
| Indian | 10.60% | 24 |
| Pakistani | 9.30% | 21 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 4 |
| African | 1.80% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Junior School Coppice Road , B92 9JY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Academy Coppice Road , B92 9JY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Stockwell Rise , B92 9LX | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree Wherretts Well Lane , B91 2SD | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malvern Hall School Brueton Avenue , B91 3EW | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Stars School 8 Thelsford Way , Damsonwood B92 9NR | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruckleigh School 17 Lode Lane , B91 2AB | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull School Warwick Road , B91 3DJ | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.