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Widney Junior School

Solihull, B91 3LQPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1989 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressClifton Crescent, Solihull, Solihull, B91 3LQ
HeadteacherJoanna Bridges
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils327
Free School Meals (FSM)17.7%
School Capacity327 / 297 (110% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryFootballRoundersAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Widney Junior School

Widney 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.