High Performing Academy, Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2HW
08/06/2026
RHYL - geography GCSE fieldwork day 1.
X band y10 have been completing beach studies and urban fieldwork for their y10 geography GCSE course.
Students have been excellent and it was lovely to hear from some local residents that our students were “incredibly polite, well spoken and presented themselves really well”
Well done Y10
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🌟At Lode Heath School, everyone has a place to shine 🌟
🏅Our Panathlon team proudly represents our ethos of inclusivity, determination and opportunity for all. Competing across a range of sports against other schools, they show that success isn’t just about winning — it’s about participation, confidence and being part of something bigger.
🎥Check out what makes Lode Heath School so special🌟
📚We are committed to providing our students with an excellent education to prepare them for life after Lode Heath. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, our dedicated and talented staff provide engaging learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom to interest, engage and inspire.
🌟We focus on both support and challenge and are determined to tackle disadvantages and remove barriers, so our students are well qualified and highly skilled and fully prepared for post-16 education and beyond.
🏅This is underpinned by our aim to educate the whole person. Our Character & Personal Development programme promotes the Lode Heath family where everyone is valued as an individual and respect, understanding and responsibility are at the heart. We have the highest of expectations for each other and work together to achieve our best, to be our best.
🌟Within the Lode Heath family, we encourage our students to be ambitious, to explore their potential and to develop a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
Ad Astra🌟
04/06/2026
🍓🧬 Year 8 Scientists in Action! 🧬🍓
Today, our Year 8 students became genetic detectives as they successfully extracted DNA from strawberries!
Using simple laboratory techniques, they were able to see the DNA that is normally hidden inside the cells of the fruit.
This hands-on experiment helped students explore the building blocks of life and understand how genetic information is stored in living organisms.
It was fantastic to see their curiosity, teamwork, and scientific skills in action.
Who knew a strawberry could reveal so much science? 🔬✨
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04/06/2026
🌟☀️ S U M M E R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 ☀️🌟
Reminder that our summer school for new Y7 students joining us in September 2026 will run this July.
We have 4 days this year filled with amazing activities to help our new students and their transition to secondary school.
Details have been emailed to parents and carers to sign their children up!
🗓️Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd July
03/06/2026
🧬✂️ Year 8 scientists in action! ✂️🧬
Today, our Y8 students combined creativity and science by building incredible origami DNA models and putting their detective skills to the test by cracking DNA codes! 🔍🧩
From folding the double helix to decoding genetic sequences, students explored how DNA stores the instructions for life while developing their problem-solving and teamwork skills. 🌟
Who knew genetics could be this hands-on and fun? 👏
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22/05/2026
Year 7 celebrating their last day of term with students who achieved outstanding AP2 results and 98%+ attendance. A fantastic way to finish the term- well done everyone! 👏
Now we rest… then on to our final term as Year 7s 😬🥹
22/05/2026
👑We are incredibly proud of Mrs Hopwood, who this week had the honour of attending Buckingham Palace to represent Lode Heath School and our Duke of Edinburgh programme.
🏅This is a wonderful achievement and recognition of the dedication and support she gives to our students.
📚Everyone at Lode Heath School is delighted and proud to see Mrs Hopwood representing our school at such a prestigious occasion.
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Shirt signing and last day memories.
Proud of our class of 2026 💙💛
| Monday | 8am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |