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The Heights Academy

Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD
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The Heights Academy
Solihull, B36 0DD
49 Pupils
116 Capacity
7–16 Age Range
55.10% FSM %
36 Boys
13 Girls
About The Heights Academy

The Heights Academy is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Solihull, Solihull, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 7–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 49 pupils on roll. School capacity: 116. Current headteacher: Lisa Walker.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Solihull
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Solihull
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North
Ward Smith's Wood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10093074
URN 149753
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Everton Burke Chair of Local Governing Body 16/05/2025 15/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rebecca Fox Chair of Local Governing Body 16/09/2024 13/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Tamsin Gazey Local Governor 19/11/2025 18/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Hill Local Governor 06/10/2023 05/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sheena Hodgson Local Governor 06/11/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Elysha Hughes Local Governor 06/10/2023 05/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Clare Jennings Local Governor 02/10/2025 01/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katie Kavanagh Local Governor 11/01/2024 11/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Katie Kavanagh Local Governor 24/02/2026 23/02/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Nicola Redhead Local Governor 21/11/2022 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Joanne Skinner Local Governor 19/11/2025 18/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Judy Tullett Local Governor 29/09/2023 28/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Castlewood School
0.4 km • Birmingham
Other
Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School
0.53 km • Birmingham
Other
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
0.7 km • Birmingham
Other
Park Hall Academy
0.78 km • Birmingham
Other
Castle Bromwich Junior School
0.88 km • Birmingham
Other
Water Orton Primary School
1.09 km • Birmingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Heights Academy is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Solihull, Solihull.
The Heights Academy has 49 pupils, with a capacity of 116.
The Heights Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Heights Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Heights Academy is Mrs Lisa Walker.
The Heights Academy is at Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD, in the Solihull local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Heights Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Heights Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Walker
Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD
01212696000
heights.fet.ac/
Location
B36 0DD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149753
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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