A SOLIHULL headteacher has been shortlisted for a top education award.
Charles Fillingham, Headmaster at Solihull School, has made it to the final of this year’s TES Schools Awards, which celebrate the UK’s most inspiring teachers and schools from both the state and independent sectors.
In 2024, Solihull School was named the Tes Independent Senior School of the Year and is the Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year (West Midlands) 2026.
The awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding work taking place across schools, celebrating the individuals and teams making a meaningful impact on pupils, staff and their wider communities.
The shortlist was selected by a panel of expert judges, including experienced school leaders and education specialists.
This year’s awards feature 23 categories from leadership and teaching to pupil outcomes and wellbeing. And this year includes two new categories have been introduced – Teacher Development of the Year and Pupil Enrichment School of the Year.
Rod Williams, chief executive of TES, said: “This year’s shortlist showcases the exceptional standard of entries across the TES Schools Awards, reflecting the breadth of impact being delivered in UK education.
“Each category highlights schools and individuals who are not only driving meaningful change within their own settings, but also setting a benchmark for the wider sector.”
