Widney Junior School
URN: 104054 • Solihull B91 3LQ
Overview
- Name
- Widney Junior School
- URN
- 104054
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Bridges (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01217058516
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Clifton Crescent, Solihull B91 3LQ
Summary
Widney Junior School, located in Solihull, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 327 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 297. The school is committed to fostering a caring and nurturing environment that promotes resilience and a growth mindset among students. This ethos is reflected in their consistently high SATS results, which are above the national average.
The school offers a diverse curriculum complemented by a variety of extra-curricular activities, including football, dance, cookery, and drama. Widney Junior School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parents to engage through events and the active Parent Teacher Association, 'Friends of Widney'. The school aims to maintain open communication with parents regarding their children's progress and learning.
Attendance is closely monitored, with the school working alongside families to address any barriers to regular attendance. Holidays during term time are not permitted, and leave of absence is granted only in exceptional circumstances. For further information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The school offers a diverse curriculum complemented by a variety of extra-curricular activities, including football, dance, cookery, and drama. Widney Junior School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parents to engage through events and the active Parent Teacher Association, 'Friends of Widney'. The school aims to maintain open communication with parents regarding their children's progress and learning.
Attendance is closely monitored, with the school working alongside families to address any barriers to regular attendance. Holidays during term time are not permitted, and leave of absence is granted only in exceptional circumstances. For further information, parents are encouraged to visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 297
- Pupils
- 327
- Boys
- 170
- Girls
- 157
- FSM %
- 17.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 327 | 170 | 157 | 297 | 17.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 327 | 167 | 160 | 297 | 17.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 291 | 160 | 131 | 297 | 14.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 291 | 160 | 131 | 297 | 14.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 255 | 137 | 118 | 264 | 14.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 257 | 132 | 125 | 264 | 14.40 |
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