Three Acres Lane, Dickens Heath, Solihull, West Midlands B90 1NA
10 simple reasons to choose Dickens Heath Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Dickens Heath, Solihull.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Solihull and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 24% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Three choirs and three instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Kingswood School, Solihull (1.9 miles); Rosslyn School (2.8 miles); Ruckleigh School (3.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School, Shirley (1.4 miles); St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Solihull (2.8 miles); Chilcote Primary School (2.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Solihull School (3.7 miles); Kimichi School (5.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Woodrush Community High School (2 miles); Alderbrook School (2.4 miles); Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (2.5 miles).