Compare Hazel Oak School and Solihull Alternative Provision Academy and Springfield House Community Special School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Hazel Oak School (Not applicable) in Solihull; Solihull Alternative Provision Academy (Not applicable) in Solihull; Springfield House Community Special School (Not applicable) in Solihull — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hazel Oak School, Solihull Alternative Provision Academy and Springfield House Community Special School. They are not applicable phase and community special school and free schools alternative provision type located around Solihull, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hazel Oak School), published Jun 2019. The lowest is 2 (Solihull Alternative Provision Academy), published Oct 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Solihull Alternative Provision Academy (Oct 2022). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 45–50%, range 35–40%–70–75%; all within the SOLIHULL ALTERNATIVE PROVISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Hazel Oak School B90 2AZ	Solihull Alternative Provision Academy B90 4LE	Springfield House Community Special School B93 0AJ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Solihull West Midlands B90 2AZ	Solihull West Midlands B90 4LE	Solihull West Midlands B93 0AJ
Latest Ofsted	1 24 Jun 2019	2 13 Oct 2022	2 21 Sep 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	195	96
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable		Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Solihull (334)	SOLIHULL ALTERNATIVE PROVISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Birmingham (330)
Website	—	www.sa.sapmat.org.uk	www.spfldhs.bham.sch.uk
Telephone	01217444162	01217095420	01564772772
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hazel Oak School

B90 2AZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Solihull
West Midlands
B90 2AZ
Ofsted: 1 24 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Solihull (334)
Website: —
Telephone: 01217444162

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy

B90 4LE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision
Location: Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4LE
Ofsted: 2 13 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SOLIHULL ALTERNATIVE PROVISION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.sa.sapmat.org.uk
Telephone: 01217095420

Springfield House Community Special School

B93 0AJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Solihull
West Midlands
B93 0AJ
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Birmingham (330)
Website: www.spfldhs.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01564772772

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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