Considering a private school in Solihull?

If you’re looking into private schools in Solihull, there are three private primary schools in Solihull and one secondary. For primary education there’s Ruckleigh, Eversfield, and Solihull Preparatory School, all of which are located in Solihull town centre.

Ruckeigh was established in 1909 and caters for about 210 children from the ages of 3 to 11. It’s a non-denominational school, accepting children of all faiths and none. Entry to Kindergarten, Lower, Middle or Upper School is generally at the beginning of the academic year by order on the waiting list, after interview and informal assessment.

Eversfield private primary school in Solihull is an independent day school and registered nursery for boys and girls from age 3 to 11 years old. They have capacity for approximately 310 pupils and their facilities include a sports and performing arts centre, extensive playing fields, an art studio, a science lab and a computing suite.

Solihull Preparatory School is part of Solihull School, catering for 3-11 year olds, situated on the Saint Martin’s campus on Brueton Avenue. Their ethos is to cherish each child whilst teaching them to be happy, to fulfil their potential and to go on to do great good in the world.

If you’re looking for a private school in Solihull for ages 11 and upwards, the one and only option is Solihull School. Their senior school campus caters for children from 11 to 18, while their preparatory and junior campus looks after those from 3 to 11. Prior to 2020 there was another private school in Solihull – St Martins – but the two schools merged in 2020, forming one large school that can accommodate approximately 1500 pupils. From the Good Schools Guide their summary statement of Solihull School was: ‘Academic, yes, but with a holistic approach to wellbeing, arts and enrichment to take some of the weight off pupils’ shoulders. One parent summed it up perfectly: ‘Wholesome, well balanced, but my god they work hard.’’

For most parents, the happiness of their child comes first, and so it’s important to visit a range of schools, with your child, to discover which is the best for them, where you think they would be the most comfortable and can grow and flourish.