Best 3 Primary schools in Solihull – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James (Primary) in Solihull; Smith's Wood Primary Academy (Primary) in Birmingham; George Fentham Endowed School (Primary) in Solihull — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James, Smith's Wood Primary Academy and George Fentham Endowed School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands and Solihull, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James), published Jan 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James (Jan 2018). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 900, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–50–55%; all within the Tudor Grange Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James B90 2BT	Smith's Wood Primary Academy B36 0SZ	George Fentham Endowed School B92 0AY
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Solihull B90 2BT	Birmingham West Midlands B36 0SZ	Solihull West Midlands B92 0AY
Latest Ofsted	1 3 Jan 2018	1 25 May 2017	1 9 May 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	440	240
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Tudor Grange Academies Trust	Solihull (334)	Solihull (334)
Website	www.stjames.tgacademy.org.uk	www.smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk	www.georgefenthamschool.co.uk
Telephone	01217447897	01217798050	01675442800
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James

B90 2BT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Solihull
B90 2BT
Ofsted: 1 3 Jan 2018
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Tudor Grange Academies Trust
Website: www.stjames.tgacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01217447897

Smith's Wood Primary Academy

B36 0SZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B36 0SZ
Ofsted: 1 25 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Solihull (334)
Website: www.smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk
Telephone: 01217798050

George Fentham Endowed School

B92 0AY

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Solihull
West Midlands
B92 0AY
Ofsted: 1 9 May 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Solihull (334)
Website: www.georgefenthamschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01675442800

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.