SchoolScoresShirley Heath Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3DS
0121 744 1339 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
89 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Solihull comparisons use the 24 of its 43 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 25% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 82% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Solihull figures pool parents at the Solihull schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
64% — 3 points below the Solihull average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Solihull. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 24.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 13th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 27th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 62% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Cranmore Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Burman Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Widney Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Streetsbrook Infant and Early Years Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Haslucks Green School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharmans Cross Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shirley Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Shirley Heath Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Shirley Heath Junior School?
89% of the 89 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Shirley Heath Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104050.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.