Solihull School vs Thomas Telford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Solihull School
Solihull · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,565 students
Thomas Telford School
Telford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1,657 students
| Measure | Solihull School Solihull, West Midlands | Thomas Telford School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #285 of 493 | #19 of 493 |
| National rank | #2610 of 4,090 | #326 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,565 | 1,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,565 | 1,657 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 59.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 70.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 94% |
| EBacc average points | 2.51 | 5.49 |
| A level points per entry | 46.4 | 40.4 |
| town | Solihull | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.solsch.org.uk | www.ttsonline.net/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Telford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 36.9).
- •Thomas Telford School is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 1,565.
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 Solihull School better than Thomas Telford School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Telford School ranks higher (88.0 vs 36.9 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 Solihull School and Thomas Telford School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Solihull School: 1,565. Thomas Telford School: 1,657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Solihull School and Thomas Telford School rank in West Midlands?
Solihull School is 285th of 493 and Thomas Telford School is 19th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).