The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Cathy Draper
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Pennine Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRosedale Church of England C Infant School
Primary · Very close
New Leaf School
Academy · Very close
Lane Head Nursery School
Nursery · 362m away
Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Secondary · 652m away
Old Hall School
Special school · 821m away
Lodge Farm Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Primary · 947m away
Bentley West Primary School Additionally Resourced for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 994m away
Questions parents ask
What is Short Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Short Heath Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Short Heath Junior School?
Short Heath Junior School currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Short Heath Junior School take?
Short Heath Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Short Heath Junior School?
Short Heath Junior School is in Willenhall, WV12 4DS, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Short Heath Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Short 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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