The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 24 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 257
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mr Sam Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3JG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSolihull Sixth Form College
16 plus · Very close
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 570m away
Solihull School
Independent · 1.0km away
Solihull College & University Centre
16 plus · 1.2km away
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ruckleigh School
Independent · 1.2km away
Eversfield Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Alphege Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Alphege Church of England Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Alphege Church of England Junior School?
St Alphege Church of England Junior School currently has 257 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Alphege Church of England Junior School take?
St Alphege Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Alphege Church of England Junior School?
St Alphege Church of England Junior School is in Solihull, B91 3JG, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Alphege Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Alphege Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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