The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp 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)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 327
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Bridges (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Clifton Crescent, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCranmore Infant School
Primary · Very close
Solihull Alternative Provision Academy
Free school · 405m away
Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College
Secondary · 670m away
Alderbrook School
Secondary · 670m away
Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
Secondary · 696m away
Solihull College & University Centre
16 plus · 1.2km away
Shirley Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Widney Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Widney Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Widney Junior School?
Widney Junior School currently has 327 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Widney Junior School take?
Widney Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Widney Junior School?
Widney Junior School is in Solihull, B91 3LQ, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Widney Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Widney Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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