Hazel Oak School is a not applicable school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Hazel Oak School currently has around 200 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.5% boys and 27.5% girls. Around 39.4% 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 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Hazel Oak Road, Solihull, B90 2AZ
Website:
Telephone: 01217444162
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Solihull
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andrew Simms
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104130

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 180
Number of Pupils: 200
Number of Boys: 145
Number of Girls: 55

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.50%139
White and Black Caribbean5.50%11
Pakistani5.50%11
Indian5.50%11
White and Asian4.00%8
Bangladeshi2.00%4
Other Asian2.00%4
African2.00%4
Other White1.50%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%2
Other Mixed0.50%1
Chinese0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-7.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-6.5)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
105.8
Local authority average
105.4
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.31
Local authority average
0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
49%
Local authority average
49%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
49%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
47.8
Local authority average
46.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Highters Heath Nursery School
11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH
3out of 4 2,825 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burman Infant School
Velsheda Road , Shirley B90 2JW
- not rated 115 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT
4out of 4 642 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St James Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT
- not rated 642 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Haslucks Green School
Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ
3out of 4 916 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Haslucks Green School
Haslucks Green Road , Shirley B90 2EJ
- not rated 916 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 809 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Light Hall School
Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ
3out of 4 809 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sharmans Cross School
Solihull Road , Shirley B90 3LQ
- not rated 2,007 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy
6 Dale View Road , B14 4HN
2out of 4 2,298 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College
Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN
- not rated 2,815 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Solihull College & University Centre
Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB
- not rated 3,234 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hazel Oak School
Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ
4out of 4 0 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Kingswood School
St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA
- not rated 655 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosslyn School
1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB
- not rated 1,815 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE
3out of 4 2,257 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Reynalds Cross School
Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER
3out of 4 3,135 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.