Heart of England School is a mainstream secondary school in Coventry, Solihull, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 247 of its 1,185 pupils (20.8%) were getting SEN support and 21 (1.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,185 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Solihull.
20.8% get SEN support
247 of 1,185 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
1.8% have an EHC plan
21 of 1,185 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia88
- Social, emotional and mental health83
- Autism43
- Moderate learning difficulty18
- Speech, language and communication13
- Physical disability8
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,185 (places for 1,365)
- Headteacher
- Gethyn Bennett (Principal)
- Part of
- Heart of England School
- Free school meals
- 17.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Solihull
- School reference (URN)
- 136909
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Solihull council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2013; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (May 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, May 2024).
Contact and getting there
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Springfield House Community Special School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.4 miles
- Mill House School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
- Park Hill Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 4.4 miles
- Hearsall Community Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 5.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Balsall Common Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.8%, EHC plans 1.4% 0.1 miles
- Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 7.4%, EHC plans 1.3% 1.7 miles
- Burton Green Church of England Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 21.6%, EHC plans 3.9% 1.8 miles
Questions about Heart of England School
How many pupils at Heart of England School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 247 of the 1,185 pupils (20.8%) were getting SEN support and 21 (1.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Heart of England School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (88 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (83 pupils) and autism (43 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Heart of England School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Heart of England School?
Through Solihull council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Heart of England School?
You can ask for Heart of England School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Heart of England School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Park Hill Junior School, about 4.4 miles away.
Where is Heart of England School?
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW, in Solihull.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.