Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Free schools alternative provision · Ages 4–16 · Solihull
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is an alternative provision school in Solihull for ages 4–16 (free schools alternative provision). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 14 September 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4LE
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Ages
- 4–16
- Council
- Solihull
- Pupils on roll
- 79 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 65.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 14 September 2022
Strengths
- “Leaders and staff want the very best for every pupil at this inclusive and caring school.”
- “They get to know each pupil quickly and listen to their views.”
- “Staff work alongside pupils to set them on a pathway that supports their needs and raises their aspirations.”
To improve
- “Pupils can often display complex and challenging behaviour.”
- “They know there is still work to be done to fully realise their vision.”
- “However, the identification of pupils’ speech, language and communication needs is less robust.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 October 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Solihull.
- Kingswood School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hazel Oak School 1.3 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Eversfield Preparatory School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Solihull School 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Reynalds Cross School 2.0 mi School remains Good
- Triple Crown Centre 2.2 mi Standards maintained
- Trident Alternative Provision Ltd 3.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Daylesford Academy 3.4 mi Not judged