17 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2AB
10 reasons to choose Ruckleigh School
Top line
Ruckleigh School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 77. It is one of the best independent prep schools in Solihull and one of the 3 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Ruckleigh School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (60%/40%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Ruckleigh School fees range from £3,695 (Rec) to £3,897 per term (2023/24).
Average class size
Ruckleigh School has two classes per year and an average class size of 16 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for Ruckleigh School leavers are one of 15 independent day and grammar schools.
The Ruckleigh School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for music, languages, science and sport throughout.
Sport at Ruckleigh School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Ruckleigh School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and some take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 8.10am to 6.15pm.
Find another school near Ruckleigh School
Eversfield Prep School (0.3 miles); Solihull Preparatory School, Saint Martin’s (1 mile); Kingswood School, Solihull (2.5 miles).
St Alphege Church of England Schools, Solihull (1 mile); St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School, Solihull (1.2 miles); Oak Cottage Primary School (1.7 miles).
Solihull School (0.5 miles); Kimichi School (3.6 miles).
St Peter’s Catholic School and Specialist Science College (1.2 miles); Alderbrook School (1.4 miles); Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (1.5 miles).