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Light Hall School

Hathaway Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2PZ

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.9%
Basics 9-5
58.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.546.4
2023/2446.846.4
2024/2549.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.130.00
2023/24-0.190.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.3%
EBacc APS
4.38
EBacc 9-5
17.0%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Hazel Oak School
0.74 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Kingswood School
0.9 km away · Other independent school
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
1.65 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Good
Alderbrook School
2.39 km away · Academy converter
Good
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
2.63 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About Light Hall School

Light Hall School is a secondary school in Solihull, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. The school has around 1,024 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hathaway Road, Solihull, B90 2PZ | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Light Hall School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Light Hall School

What is Light Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Light Hall School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Light Hall School's latest exam results?
Light Hall School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Light Hall School located?
Light Hall School is a secondary school in Solihull, Solihull (B90 2PZ).
How many pupils attend Light Hall School?
Light Hall School has around 1,024 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Light Hall School with other schools?
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