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Solihull Preparatory School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2023)
·Solihull Preparatory School, Malvern Hall, Solihull, B91 3EN · Solihull
Number of places
108 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Solihull

About this day nursery

Solihull School is an independent day school that caters to students aged 3 to 18 in the West Midlands. The school prides itself on being a happy, ambitious, and nurturing environment with an international perspective, offering a comprehensive education rich in opportunities.

It attracts bright, curious, and high-potential pupils with strong academic profiles. The school emphasises the significant impact of a Solihull education, evidenced by strong examination results, with 79% of GCSE grades at 9-7 and 85% of A-Level grades at A*-B, with both genders performing equally well.

Solihull School is particularly proud to be ranked among the top 1% of UK schools for the value-added impact of its exceptional teaching and outstanding pastoral support on each pupil's academic progress and achievements. They offer extensive support for post-18 pathways, including university admissions, degree apprenticeships, and vocational routes, with dedicated teams for UK and international applications, as well as specialised programmes for Oxbridge and MedVet applicants.

Our ethos

Our school values are ambition, opportunity and community. We offer a well-rounded education, packed full of opportunities - attracting bright, curious and high potential pupils with a strong academic profile.

What it's like

Children make exceptional progress in this nursery, fully immersed in exciting play and learning that captures their imagination and zest to learn. They are very happy and settled in this exhilarating environment, where there are high expectations for all children to achieve their very best outcomes, and are encouraged to take manageable risks and explore their skills and knowledge.

Independent day schoolStrong academic resultsValue-added educationExtensive post-18 pathways supportOxbridge and MedVet programmes

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Age range

3-18

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Solihull Preparatory School

Last inspected 23 March 2023 · Yvonne Johnson

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children make exceptional progress in this nursery, fully immersed in exciting play and learning that captures their imagination and zest to learn. They are very happy and settled in this exhilarating environment, where there are high expectations for all children to achieve their very best outcomes, and are encouraged to take manageable risks and explore their skills and knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team has an excellent understanding of the curriculum and expertly delivers sequenced learning.
  • Staff precisely target children
  • s individual learning through play, fostering an understanding of the natural world and developing language skills.
  • Young children play outdoors, developing physical skills and acquiring a strong vocabulary.
  • Innovative teaching inspires children
  • s early interest in mathematics, including comparison, sorting, and early phonics.
  • Children learn to become independent and manage their own personal care, with staff expertly knowing when to help to enhance their sense of achievement.
Inspection #10282589 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that they are extremely happy with the nursery and the support that their children receive.

They highlight the effectiveness of communication with the nursery and the close relationships that are formed.

Although they no longer enter the nursery to drop off and collect their children, they are happy with the contact they have with staff.

The say that the information helps them to continue their children

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs/and or disabilities receive excellent support and make outstanding progress from their starting points. Staff have an excellent knowledge of the children and work alongside parents and other professionals, providing care and learning that is sensitive and tailored to each child

Outdoor space

Young children play outdoors and explore the environment, using their physical skills as they practise

Inspection history

Date: October 2012

  • March 2023Outstanding
  • June 2019Outstanding
  • October 2012Outstanding

Frequently asked about Solihull Preparatory School

About the setting

Day Care at Saint Martin

URN
EY446801
Registered person
Day Care at Saint Martin's Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Outstanding

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