Is Dickens Heath Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 56 primary schools in Solihull. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dickens Heath Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 74% of pupils at Dickens Heath Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dickens Heath Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Dickens Heath Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dickens Heath Community Primary School

Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, B90 1NA

Local ranking5th of 56 primary schools in Solihull

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

470

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 74.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 21.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 457
Boys: 227 (50%)
Girls: 226 (50%)
Capacity: 470 (96% full)
SEND: 17.1%
FSM Eligible: 14.2%
EAL: 19.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.5%
SEN Support: 11.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,488/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.9%
Asian Indian: 7.5%
Asian Chinese: 6.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 5.7%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%

64.9%

White British

7.5%

Asian Indian

6.8%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01217338359

office@dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk

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Three Acres Lane

Solihull, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 133720
UKPRN: 10071792
Establishment No.: 2098

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