Ofsted school ratings in Solihull
In Solihull (West Midlands), 31 of 35 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.6%. That is 1.4 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 88.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 1
- Good
- 30
- Requires improvement
- 3
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 35
- rank 78/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Solihull (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Solihull | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 1 | 2.9% |
| Good | 30 | 85.7% |
| Requires improvement | 3 | 8.6% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.9% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Solihull
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 92.6% |
| Secondary | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Special | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
More about Solihull
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- East Riding of Yorkshire88.9%
- Trafford88.6%
- Essex88.6%
- Cheshire West and Chester88.3%
- Central Bedfordshire88.1%
- Hampshire88.1%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Solihull are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 31 of 35 graded state-funded schools in Solihull hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.6%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Solihull have?
- Solihull has 1 school rated Outstanding and 30 rated Good, out of 35 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Solihull?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Solihull, and 3 rated Requires improvement, out of 35 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Solihull?
- By phase in Solihull: 92.6% of 27 primary schools; 80.0% of 5 secondary schools; 0.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Solihull compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Solihull ranks 78 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 88.6% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.