Grace Academy Solihull

Contact details for the school

School Name: Grace Academy Solihull
Address: Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsley Wood
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B37 5JS
Telephone Number: 0121 329 4600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006
Trust: Tove Learning Trust
Sponsor: Tove Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Matthew Godwin
Capacity: 1100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 884 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 51.6%

Location and administration

URN: 129342
DfE Number: 334/6905
UKPRN: 10017934
UPRN: 10008211222
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Solihull (E08000029)
Constituency: Meriden and Solihull East (E14001358)
Electoral Ward: Kingshurst and Fordbridge (E05001290)

Easting & Northing: 416605E, 286409N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 28' 33.6" N 1° 45' 24.57" W
Plus Code: 9C4WF6GV+97

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Shilpi Akbar - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Mrs Kirsty Barlow - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Mr David Boden - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
  • Mrs Philippa Louise Dean - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Darren Gelder - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 April 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Godwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ryan Hodgins - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jodie Munn - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 October 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Pearce - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mrs Tina Whitehouse - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2028.