Shirley Heath Junior School is a primary school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Shirley Heath Junior School currently has around 418 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.8%. indian pupils make up about 13.2% , followed by pakistani at 11.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Coombe Road, Solihull, B90 3DS |
| Website: | www.shirley-heath.solihull.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217441339 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kara Evans |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104050 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 418 |
| Number of Boys: | 204 |
| Number of Girls: | 214 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.80% | 208 |
| Indian | 13.20% | 55 |
| Pakistani | 11.20% | 47 |
| Chinese | 9.30% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 12 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , Shirley B90 4AY | - not rated | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infant School Woodlands Lane , Shirley B90 2PX | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James Halifax Road , Shirley B90 2BT | 4out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Hall School Specialist Mathematics and Computing College Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Hall School Hathaway Road , Shirley B90 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharmans Cross School Solihull Road , Shirley B90 3LQ | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull College & University Centre Blossomfield Campus , Blossomfield Road B91 1SB | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Oak School Hazel Oak Road , Shirley B90 2AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosslyn School 1597 Stratford Road , Hall Green B28 9JB | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.