Light Hall School vs Shirley Heath Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 938 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Light Hall School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,037 students
Shirley Heath Junior School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
420 students
| Measure | Light Hall School Solihull, West Midlands | Shirley Heath Junior School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 493 | #615 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1008 of 4,090 | #6255 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,037 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,037 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.38 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lighthall.co.uk/ | www.shirley-heath.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Light Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 58.1).
- •Light Hall School is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 420.
- •Light Hall School is a academy school while Shirley Heath Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Light Hall School better than Shirley Heath Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Light Hall School ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Light Hall School and Shirley Heath Junior School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Light Hall School: 1,037. Shirley Heath Junior School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Light Hall School and Shirley Heath Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Light Hall School is 78th of 493 and Shirley Heath Junior School is 615th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).