Widney Junior School
110%
Capacity
327
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Widney Junior School
Widney Junior School is a popular choice among Solihull families, and the numbers back that up. The school is oversubscribed, with 327 pupils on roll against a capacity of 297, meaning it consistently attracts more applicants than it has places. While the Parent View data isn't included here, the oversubscription ratio alone signals strong local confidence. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 7 to 11, with no religious character. Headteacher Joanna Bridges leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least its most recent graded inspection in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in March 2024 confirmed it remains Good. That's a solid, stable track record that parents can rely on.
Academically, Widney performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Solihull LA average of 67%. That puts the school 7th out of 42 primary schools in the borough, comfortably in the top 25% nationally. The maths results are particularly strong: 93% of pupils hit the expected standard, with an average score of 109, and 51% achieved the higher standard. Reading and writing also hold up well, with 82% and 85% reaching expected levels respectively. Progress scores aren't available in the data, but the attainment figures suggest pupils arrive ready to learn and leave well-prepared for secondary school.
The school offers a decent range of facilities, including a library, playing fields, a forest school area, a sensory room and even a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, football, rounders, athletics and netball, and clubs include drama, chess and art club. SEND support is well-developed, with provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. For families comparing options, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Shirley Heath Junior School, 1.2 km away, but Widney's strong results and oversubscribed status make it a compelling choice for those who want a Good-rated school with proven academic outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Clifton Crescent, Solihull, Solihull, B91 3LQ |
| Headteacher | Joanna Bridges |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 327 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.7% |
| School Capacity | 327 / 297 (110% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1989th of 13,686
Nationally
194th of 1,378
In West Midlands
7th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian45.2%
- White British35.2%
- Mixed7.9%
- White (other)4.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Clifton Crescent, Solihull
Solihull, B91 3LQ
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