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Schools in Knowle and Dorridge

A town in Solihull

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 3,482 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Knowle and Dorridge at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Knowle and Dorridge's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries104 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1176%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths71%Attainment 8 59.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary7%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school8%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Knowle and Dorridge

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Knowle and Dorridge primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Knowle and Dorridge

4 mainstream schools in Knowle and Dorridge, best first

Dorridge Primary School

Solihull, B93 8EU · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

91 first choices, 89 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
2.8%
Pupils
702
Pupils per teacher
23.9
View school Dorridge Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Knowle and Dorridge

1 mainstream schools in Knowle and Dorridge, best first

Arden

Solihull, B93 0PT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

307 first choices, 315 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1659.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
1,812
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Arden

Nurseries in Knowle and Dorridge

5 in Knowle and Dorridge, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in Knowle and Dorridge

1 in Knowle and Dorridge, by the school's Eduscope score

Arden

Solihull, B93 0PT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

307 first choices, 315 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1659.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
1,812
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Arden
The map

Every school in Knowle and Dorridge, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Arden, GoodKnowle Church of England Primary Academy, GoodBentley Heath Church of England Primary School, GoodSt George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School, GoodDorridge Primary School, Good or betterHampton Nursery, Expected standard or betterStepping Stones Pre-School Group at Knowle Parish Church, OutstandingDoodles preschool, GoodBentley Manor Childcare Centre, GoodBusy Little Bees Nursery (Knowle)
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Knowle and Dorridge school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Knowle and Dorridge's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Knowle and Dorridge vs England

How good are Knowle and Dorridge's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Knowle and Dorridge

Knowle and DorridgeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    76%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    71%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    8%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    7%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Knowle and Dorridge in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
76% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%65%80%2018201920222023202420252026
71% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
8% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Knowle and Dorridge has 10 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

7% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Knowle and Dorridge's state schools each January.

Up 0% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Knowle and Dorridge7%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Knowle and Dorridge

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How many schools are in Knowle and Dorridge?

Knowle and Dorridge has 10 schools, including 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Knowle and Dorridge?

The highest-ranked schools in Knowle and Dorridge on Eduscope are Dorridge Primary School, Arden, Knowle Church of England Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Knowle and Dorridge are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Knowle and Dorridge hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Knowle and Dorridge perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Knowle and Dorridge, 76% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Knowle and Dorridge?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Knowle and Dorridge is 19.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Knowle and Dorridge schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Knowle and Dorridge is 8.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Knowle and Dorridge?

There are 3,482 pupils enrolled across schools in Knowle and Dorridge, with 1,670 in primary and 1,812 in secondary. 9.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Knowle and Dorridge?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Knowle and Dorridge by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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