The Heights Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Heights Academy
Address: Auckland Drive
Town/City: Solihull
Postcode: B36 0DD
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0121 269 6000
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.