The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mrs Kara Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Primary · 624m away
Kingswood School
Independent · 693m away
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
Primary · 818m away
Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 849m away
Light Hall School
Secondary · 938m away
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Free school · 944m away
Cranmore Infant School
Primary · 982m away
Hazel Oak School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shirley Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Shirley Heath Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shirley Heath Junior School?
Shirley Heath Junior School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shirley Heath Junior School take?
Shirley Heath Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shirley Heath Junior School?
Shirley Heath Junior School is in Solihull, B90 3DS, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shirley Heath Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Shirley Heath Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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