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    • Inspiring young people through academic festivals

      Published 08/05/26

      Since 2024, Solihull School has curated a series of one-day festivals designed to inspire pupils in subjects as diverse as Shakespeare, modern languages, engineering and AI. As well as engaging Solihull pupils, pupils and teachers from the local community and across the country were invited to attend too, building valuable and long-term education partnerships. Headmaster Charles Fillingham explained to Independent Schools Magazine, in May, what first inspired the festivals programme and its bold ambitions for the future.

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    • Partnerships, People and Planet: Report sets out Solihull's positive impact

      Published 25/04/26

      Solihull School has published an Impact Report entitled 'Partnerships, People and Planet', which sets out some of the many ways that Solihull School seeks to be a good neighbour and responsible corporate citizen.

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    • Headmaster shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year in the Tes Schools Awards 2026

      Published 24/04/26

      Charles Fillingham, Headmaster at Solihull School, has been shortlisted for this year’s Tes Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors, following a record-breaking number of nominations.

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    • Solihull hosts second Shakespeare Festival

      Published 14/03/26

      Solihull School hosted its second Shakespeare Festival on Saturday 14 March, welcoming leading academics, performers and students from over 20 schools nationwide for a day celebrating the enduring works of William Shakespeare.

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    • Professor Cofone explores US history, geography and politics with Solihull pupils

      Published 28/01/26

      Always a popular draw, Solihull's Loynton Lecture on Friday 23 January was not even standing room-only as more than 100 pupils packed into the lecture theatre – filling up the aisles and sitting on the stairs to join in with the topic of the day: US President Donald Trump.

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    • Creating future leaders through coaching

      Published 19/01/26

      In January's Independent Schools Magazine, Michael Jones, Senior Deputy Head (Academic) in the Prep School, explores the role that coaching plays in leadership development at Solihull School.

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    • Words matter: how oracy skills will power our pupils' future

      Published 16/01/26

      We want pupils not only to acquire knowledge but also develop habits and skills that help them to thrive on their journey through Solihull and beyond.

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    • Prep School recognised for its 'Compassion in Action' by Jane Goodall Institute

      Published 16/12/25

      Solihull Preparatory School has been chosen as a winner of a Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Awards 2025. 

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    • Microsoft Showcase School status for Solihull

      Published 05/12/25

      Solihull School has been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School for 2025-2026. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that demonstrate excellence in digital transformation and innovation using Microsoft solutions.

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    • Solihull named Sunday Times Independent Senior School of the Year 2026

      Published 05/12/25

      We are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s highest-achieving schools and named The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year in the West Midlands 2026, as part of the respected Parent Power Guide - widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools. 

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    • Prep School pupils raise over £13,000 for the Matt Gallagher Foundation

      Published 03/12/25

      Pupils at Solihull Prep School have raised an impressive £13,000 for the Matt Gallagher Foundation following a week of fun and energetic fundraising activities during their annual Charity Week. 

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    • Perseverantia in practice: adding value to every learner

      Published 26/11/25

      In the latest issue of Independent Schools Magazine, Deputy Head (Academic) Katherine Robinson talks about the exceptional difference Solihull's teaching and pastoral support make to each pupil's academic progress and results.

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