Widney 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.
Widney Junior School currently has around 327 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 17.7% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 35.2%. chinese pupils make up about 17.4% , followed by indian at 11.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Clifton Crescent, Solihull, B91 3LQ |
| Website: | www.widney.solihull.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01217058516 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanna Bridges |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104054 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 297 |
| Number of Pupils: | 327 |
| Number of Boys: | 170 |
| Number of Girls: | 157 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 35.20% | 115 |
| Chinese | 17.40% | 57 |
| Indian | 11.90% | 39 |
| Pakistani | 11.00% | 36 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 5 |
| African | 1.20% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widney Junior School Clifton Crescent , B91 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmore Infant School Northland Road , Shirley B90 4SA | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Heath Junior School Coombe Road , Shirley B90 3DS | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderbrook Leading Edge School and Arts College Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderbrook School Blossomfield Road , B91 1SN | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange School Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull Dingle Lane , B91 3PD | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic School Whitefields Road , B91 3NZ | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solihull Sixth Form College Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College, Solihull Widney Manor Road , B91 3WR | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Cranmore Avenue , Shirley B90 4LE | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossomfield Centre Blossomfield Road , Solihull College Campus B91 1SB | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montessori School 98 Widney Manor Road , B91 3JJ | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood School St James Place , Shirley B90 2BA | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eversfield Preparatory School Warwick Road , B91 1AT | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.