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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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