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Sharmans Cross Junior School

Solihull, B91 1PHPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2474 of 13,686 nationally

About Sharmans Cross Junior School

Nearly all parents who responded to the most recent Ofsted parent view questionnaire said they would recommend Sharmans Cross Junior School to other families, a strong signal of day-to-day satisfaction. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: with 418 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is effectively full, and its popularity is reflected in a local authority ranking of 11th out of 42 primary schools in Solihull. That places it in the top quarter of schools in the borough, a useful benchmark for parents weighing up options. The school serves the 7–11 age range and is a mixed, non-denominational state primary. Its headteacher, Helen Dunnico, leads a team that has maintained a Good Ofsted rating since its last graded inspection in 2012, with the most recent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirming the school continues to meet that standard.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSharmans Cross Road, Solihull, Solihull, B91 1PH
HeadteacherHelen Dunnico
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils418
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity418 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryFootballCricketNetballTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sharmans Cross Junior School

Sharmans Cross Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.