Langley School, based in Solihull, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Langley School currently has around 1047 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 23.4% 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 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 49 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.6%
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.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 19% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Kineton Green Road, Solihull, B92 7ER |
| Website: | http://www.langley.solihull.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01217069771 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Thorpe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137007 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1169 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1047 |
| Number of Boys: | 553 |
| Number of Girls: | 494 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.60% | 519 |
| Pakistani | 16.60% | 174 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 73 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 46 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 39 |
| Chinese | 3.20% | 34 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 17 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 13 |
| African | 1.10% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Kineton Green Road , B92 7EG | - not rated | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School Kineton Green Road , B92 7EG | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy Langley St Bernard's Road , Olton B92 7DJ | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School St Bernard's Road , Olton B92 7DJ | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Cottage Primary School Greswolde Road , B91 1DY | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharmans Cross School Solihull Road , Shirley B90 3LQ | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles, an Academy Hartfield Crescent , Acocks Green B27 7QG | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ninestiles School Hartfield Crescent , B27 7QG | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanswell School Kineton Green Road , B92 7ER | - not rated | 75 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reynalds Cross School Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Honeybourne School 621 Fox Hollies Road , Hall Green B28 9DW | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.