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Solihull School

SeniorCo EdAges 7–18Day1,564 pupils
Day fees
£17,760
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + Verbal ReasoningCompetitive entry
Pupils
1,564
Founded
1560
Next deadline
Registration closes: 22 Sept 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
76.8/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes73
Destinations & outcomes81
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add65
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Executive Headmaster with strong academic background from top universities including Jesus College, Oxford and King's College London. Leading the school with focus on giving young people choices about their future. MA King's College London, MSc Jesus College Oxford

Latest exam results

68%
A-level A*–A
71%
GCSE 9–7
5%
Oxbridge offer rate
75%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

5%
to Oxbridge (2025)
60%
to Russell Group
20252024202320222021
Cohort150148139127130
Oxbridge766108
Russell Group9089837678
Top universities (2025)
University of Birmingham15
University of Nottingham14
University of Leeds12
University of Manchester11
University of Exeter10
University of Warwick9
University of Bath8
University of Bristol7

Recent coverage

Solihull School recently celebrated outstanding exam results for 2024, with 87% of A-Level grades at A*-B and over 90% of GCSE grades at 9-6. In 2025, the school announced the appointment of a new Headmaster, Mr. James Pengelly, bringing fresh leadership from September. Additionally, a £3 million investment was made to open a new Sports Complex featuring state-of-the-art facilities to enhance pupil wellness and performance.

Notable alumni

Nigel Mansell (Formula One World Champion)Timothy Dalton (actor)David Turnbull (politician)John Taylor (musician)Sir John Egan (industrialist)
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Registration deadline confirmed

Solihull School closes registrations on 22 Sept 2026. Add the deadline to your plan and start booking visits before applications.

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Application timeline

4 of 8 admissions stages have confirmed dates. Save this school to be notified when dates are published.

Open dayNot published
Not published
Registration opensNot published
Not published
Registration closesConfirmed
23 Nov 2026
Bursary deadlineNot published
Not published
AssessmentConfirmed
7 Jan 2027
InterviewNot published
Not published
OffersConfirmed
20 Jan 2027
Acceptance deadlineConfirmed
29 Jan 2027
Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2027-28TBC23 Nov 202629 Jan 2027Tbc

Open events

Open MorningNext week
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
12:00 am
Senior School In Action Morning
VisitNext week
Fri, 19 Jun 2026
10:00 am
Senior School In Action Morning
Open Morning
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Senior School Open Morning
Open Morning
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Prep School Open Morning
Open Evening
Tue, 3 Nov 2026
Sixth Form Information Evening
Sixth Form Evening
Tue, 3 Nov 2026
6:00 pm
Sixth Form Information Evening
Open Morning
Tue, 17 Nov 2026
Prep School In Action Morning
Visit
Tue, 17 Nov 2026
9:00 am
Prep School In Action Morning

Talks & tasters

Thu, 18 Jun 2026Senior School In Action MorningOpen Morning
Sat, 19 Sept 2026Senior School Open MorningOpen Morning
Sat, 26 Sept 2026Prep School Open MorningOpen Morning
Tue, 3 Nov 2026Sixth Form Information EveningOpen Evening
Tue, 3 Nov 2026Sixth Form Information EveningSixth Form Evening
Tue, 17 Nov 2026Prep School In Action MorningOpen Morning

Fees

£17,760per year · Day · 2025-26
VAT-inclusive estimate £17,760Published as VAT-inclusiveYear 7-13 projection £140,274
vs London avg (£24,000)26% below
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Isi 1 Jan 2024

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Term dates 2025-26

autumn3 Sept 202517 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer21 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026

Questions parents ask

Common questions about Solihull School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

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How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 0121 705 0958 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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