Dickens Heath Community Primary School, based in Solihull, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Dickens Heath Community Primary School currently has around 457 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 13 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.8%).
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: | Three Acres Lane, Solihull, B90 1NA |
| Website: | www.dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217338359 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs J Nicholls |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133720 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 470 |
| Number of Pupils: | 457 |
| Number of Boys: | 224 |
| Number of Girls: | 233 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 64.80% | 296 |
| Indian | 7.40% | 34 |
| Chinese | 6.80% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 5.70% | 26 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 5 |
| African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens Heath Community Primary School Three Acres Lane , Dickens Heath B90 1NA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tidbury Green School Dickens Heath Road , Tidbury Green B90 1QW | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Hall School Specialist Mathematics and Computing College Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush Community High School Shawhurst Lane , Wythall B47 5JW | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodrush High School Shawhurst Lane , B47 5JW | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 2,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Innisfree House School 245 Station Road , Wythall B47 6ET | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | 3out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.