Ulverley School is a primary school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Ulverley School currently has around 472 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 22.7% 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 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.3%). pakistani pupils make up about 15.5%
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: | Rodney Road, Solihull, B92 8RZ |
| Website: | http://www.ulverleyschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217423251 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146693 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 472 |
| Number of Boys: | 252 |
| Number of Girls: | 220 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.30% | 280 |
| Pakistani | 15.50% | 73 |
| Unclassified | 5.50% | 26 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 8 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulverley School Rodney Road , B92 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ulverley School Rodney Road , B92 8RZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | - not rated | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Windrush Close , B92 8QL | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Primary Old Lode Lane , B92 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,429 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 | 1,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lode Heath School Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndon School Daylesford Road , B92 8EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School, Specialist College for the Performing Arts, Languages and Training Kineton Green Road , Olton B92 7ER | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Community 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 | 3,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Crown Centre Lode Lane , B91 2HW | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bright Stars School 8 Thelsford Way , Damsonwood B92 9NR | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daylesford Academy Lyndon Road , B92 7QW | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 58 Lincoln Road , B27 6NX | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanswell School Kineton Green Road , B92 7ER | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.