What did Ofsted judge Alderbrook School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Alderbrook School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Alderbrook School?

Alderbrook School has 1,701 pupils on roll.

What ages does Alderbrook School take?

Alderbrook School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Alderbrook School located?

Alderbrook School is located in Solihull, B91 1SN, Solihull.

How do I apply to Alderbrook School?

Alderbrook School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Alderbrook School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Alderbrook School was 1.59 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Alderbrook School?

When Alderbrook School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who are now adopted or subject to a residence order or special guardianship order, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children whose exceptional social or medical needs can only be met at this school. The child must have an exceptional medical and/or social need that means that only Alderbrook School is suitable for them to attend, and no other local school would be suitable; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at Alderbrook School recruited to a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage ‐ see Paragraph 5 below, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If a priority group has more applicants than places available priority will first be given to those with a brother or sister attending followed by those living nearest the school (measured in a straight line from home to school). In any priority group, if two or more applicants have the same distance but only one place can be offered, a computerised random allocation system will be used to decide which applicant has the highest priority. The applicant with the lowest random number will have the highest priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Alderbrook School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.6% of pupils at Alderbrook School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Alderbrook School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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1.59miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Alderbrook School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who are now adopted or subject to a residence order or special guardianship order, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical needs — Children whose exceptional social or medical needs can only be met at this school. The child must have an exceptional medical and/or social need that means that only Alderbrook School is suitable for them to attend, and no other local school would be suitable.
3Children of staff — Children of staff at Alderbrook School recruited to a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage ‐ see Paragraph 5 below.
4Catchment area — Children who normally live in the school's catchment area – see Paragraph 6 below.
5Sibling — Children who have a sibling currently in year 7-10) at the point of admission– see Paragraph 9
6Proximity — Children living closest to the school, measured in a straight line from the child's home – see Paragraph 10 below.

If two applications tie: If a priority group has more applicants than places available priority will first be given to those with a brother or sister attending followed by those living nearest the school (measured in a straight line from home to school). In any priority group, if two or more applicants have the same distance but only one place can be offered, a computerised random allocation system will be used to decide which applicant has the highest priority. The applicant with the lowest random number will have the highest priority.

Sixth Form (Years 12-13) has separate oversubscription criteria (Priority 1S–4S) and a capacity of 250 students (125 per year), with at least 30 places reserved for external students. Sixth Form entry requires five GCSEs 9–5 including English and Mathematics. The main Years 7–11 criteria are listed above.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Alderbrook School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alderbrook School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Alderbrook School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Alderbrook School?: Alderbrook School has 1,701 pupils on roll.
What ages does Alderbrook School take?: Alderbrook School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Alderbrook School located?: Alderbrook School is located in Solihull, B91 1SN, Solihull.
How do I apply to Alderbrook School?: Alderbrook School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Alderbrook School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Alderbrook School was 1.59 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Alderbrook School?: When Alderbrook School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who are now adopted or subject to a residence order or special guardianship order, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children whose exceptional social or medical needs can only be met at this school. The child must have an exceptional medical and/or social need that means that only Alderbrook School is suitable for them to attend, and no other local school would be suitable; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at Alderbrook School recruited to a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage ‐ see Paragraph 5 below, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If a priority group has more applicants than places available priority will first be given to those with a brother or sister attending followed by those living nearest the school (measured in a straight line from home to school). In any priority group, if two or more applicants have the same distance but only one place can be offered, a computerised random allocation system will be used to decide which applicant has the highest priority. The applicant with the lowest random number will have the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Alderbrook School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.6% of pupils at Alderbrook School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Alderbrook School, year by year →

How places are decided at Alderbrook School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who are now adopted or subject to a residence order or special guardianship order, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical needs — Children whose exceptional social or medical needs can only be met at this school. The child must have an exceptional medical and/or social need that means that only Alderbrook School is suitable for them to attend, and no other local school would be suitable.
3Children of staff — Children of staff at Alderbrook School recruited to a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage ‐ see Paragraph 5 below.
4Catchment area — Children who normally live in the school's catchment area – see Paragraph 6 below.
5Sibling — Children who have a sibling currently in year 7-10) at the point of admission– see Paragraph 9
6Proximity — Children living closest to the school, measured in a straight line from the child's home – see Paragraph 10 below.

Alderbrook School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alderbrook School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Alderbrook School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in April 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Alderbrook School?: Alderbrook School has 1,701 pupils on roll.
What ages does Alderbrook School take?: Alderbrook School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Alderbrook School located?: Alderbrook School is located in Solihull, B91 1SN, Solihull.
How do I apply to Alderbrook School?: Alderbrook School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Alderbrook School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Alderbrook School was 1.59 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Alderbrook School?: When Alderbrook School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children who are now adopted or subject to a residence order or special guardianship order, including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical needs — Children whose exceptional social or medical needs can only be met at this school. The child must have an exceptional medical and/or social need that means that only Alderbrook School is suitable for them to attend, and no other local school would be suitable; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff at Alderbrook School recruited to a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage ‐ see Paragraph 5 below, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If a priority group has more applicants than places available priority will first be given to those with a brother or sister attending followed by those living nearest the school (measured in a straight line from home to school). In any priority group, if two or more applicants have the same distance but only one place can be offered, a computerised random allocation system will be used to decide which applicant has the highest priority. The applicant with the lowest random number will have the highest priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Alderbrook School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.6% of pupils at Alderbrook School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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