Knowle Church of England Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Solihull for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 37 of its 468 pupils (7.9%) were getting SEN support and 9 (1.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 468 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Solihull.
7.9% get SEN support
37 of 468 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
1.9% have an EHC plan
9 of 468 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication14
- Social, emotional and mental health10
- Moderate learning difficulty5
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 primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 468 (places for 480)
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Stonehill (Principal)
- Part of
- Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 7.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Solihull
- School reference (URN)
- 139457
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, October 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0JE
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Springfield House Community Special School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 2.9 miles
- Alderbrook School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 3.0 miles
- The Island Project School Independent · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Good 3.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Arden Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 16.4%, EHC plans 1.3% 0.6 miles
- St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.9%, EHC plans 3.4% 1.0 mile
- Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 13.6%, EHC plans 0.6% 1.2 miles
Questions about Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
How many pupils at Knowle Church of England Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 37 of the 468 pupils (7.9%) were getting SEN support and 9 (1.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (14 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
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 Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
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 Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
You can ask for Knowle Church of England Primary Academy 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 Knowle Church of England Primary Academy 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 Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, about 2.9 miles away.
Where is Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0JE, 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.