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Alderbrook School
Blossomfield Road, Solihull B91 1SN
Alderbrook School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,590 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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