Lode Heath School vs Ulverley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lode Heath School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,096 students
Ulverley School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
| Measure | Lode Heath School Solihull, West Midlands | Ulverley School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 493 | #1164 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1283 of 4,090 | #11234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,096 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,096 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lodeheathschool.co.uk/ | www.ulverleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Lode Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 35.1).
- •Lode Heath School is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 450.
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 Lode Heath School better than Ulverley School?
On the Success Index (England), Lode Heath School ranks higher (64.2 vs 35.1 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 Lode Heath School and Ulverley School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lode Heath School: 1,096. Ulverley School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lode Heath School and Ulverley School rank in West Midlands?
Lode Heath School is 102nd of 493 and Ulverley School is 1164th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).