The Heights Academy

Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD

Free schools special for ages 7–16 in Solihull. Mixed intake.

The Heights Academy is a special free school in Solihull, teaching around 50 pupils aged 7 to 16. It is mixed and non-selective, with special classes.

The school says it opened in September 2023 and is part of Forward Education Trust. It describes specialist provision for children with Education, Health and Care Plans who have autism and associated social, emotional and mental health needs, with three learning pathways introduced for September 2025.

Ages 7–16 · All-through

49 pupils · On roll

Free schools special · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Solihull’s deadlines and how to apply →