Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is a not applicable school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy currently has around 61 pupils on roll, which is about 31% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.7% boys and 39.3% girls. Around 72.1% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.7%).
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: | Cranmore Avenue, Solihull, B90 4LE |
| Website: | https://www.solihullacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01217095420 |
| School Type: | Free schools alternative provision |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kat Dockery |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 143918 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 195 |
| Number of Pupils: | 61 |
| Number of Boys: | 37 |
| Number of Girls: | 24 |
| White British | 78.70% | 48 |
| Other Mixed | 9.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange School Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori School 98 Widney Manor Road , B91 3JJ | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.