The Heights Academy
School Name: The Heights Academy Address: Auckland Drive Town/City: Solihull Postcode: B36 0DD Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 0121 269 6000 Website: https://heights.fet.ac/
Phase: Ages 7-16 Type: Free schools special Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2023 Trust: Forward Education Trust Sponsor: Forward Education Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Walker
Capacity: 116
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 69 (77% boys & 23% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58%
URN: 149753
DfE Number: 334/7004
UKPRN: 10093074
UPRN: 10095761184
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Solihull (E08000029)
Constituency: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North (E14001095)
Electoral Ward: Kingshurst & Smith's Wood (E05016423)
Easting & Northing: 416757E, 290003N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 30' 29.89" N 1° 45' 15.86" W
Plus Code: 9C4WG65W+86
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Everton Burke - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
- Mrs Charlotte Garvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
- Mrs Tamsin Gazey - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Clare Louise Jennings - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2030.
- Mrs Katie Christine Kavanagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 February 2028.
- Mrs Katie Kavanagh - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 January 2026.
- Miss Joanne Skinner - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Lisa Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.