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Grace Academy Solihull

Chapelhouse Road, Birmingham, B37 5JS
Part of: GRACE ACADEMY (Multi-academy trust)
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Grace Academy Solihull
Birmingham, B37 5JS
874 Pupils
1,100 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
48.50% FSM %
393 Boys
481 Girls
About Grace Academy Solihull

Grace Academy Solihull is a Secondary Academies serving Birmingham and the surrounding area in Solihull with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 874 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Matthew Godwin.

Information on Grace Academy Solihull is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Solihull
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Solihull
Parliamentary Constituency Meriden and Solihull East
Ward Kingshurst and Fordbridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor TOVE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2006
UKPRN 10017934
URN 129342
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Boden Chair of Local Governing Body 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shilpi Akbar Local Governor 04/03/2024 03/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Barlow Local Governor 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Philippa Dean Local Governor 26/02/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Darren Gelder Local Governor 20/04/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Matthew Godwin Local Governor 19/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ryan Hodgins Local Governor 02/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jodie Munn Local Governor 18/10/2025 17/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Rachel Pearce Local Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Tina Whitehouse Local Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Fordbridge Community Primary School
0.78 km • Birmingham
Other
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
0.88 km • Birmingham
Other
The Shirestone Academy
0.89 km • Birmingham
Other
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
0.97 km • Birmingham
Other
John Henry Newman Catholic College
1.02 km • Birmingham
Other
Centre for Accelerated Learning
1.04 km • Birmingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Grace Academy Solihull is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Birmingham, Solihull.
Grace Academy Solihull has 874 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100.
Grace Academy Solihull caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Grace Academy Solihull is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Grace Academy Solihull is Mr Matthew Godwin.
Grace Academy Solihull is at Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, B37 5JS, in the Solihull local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Grace Academy Solihull: Has a sixth form.
Grace Academy Solihull is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Matthew Godwin
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, B37 5JS
01213294600
solihull.graceacademy.org.uk/
Location
B37 5JS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 129342
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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