SchoolScoresSt Alphege CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3JG
0121 704 2714 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 July 2025, 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 | Good |
| 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
68 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 Joint 9th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 7th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 73% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). 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
70 pupils in this year group.
86% — 19 points above the Solihull average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 96% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 90% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 24.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 19.4 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 66% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 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
- St Alphege CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eversfield Preparatory School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Widney Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monkspath Junior and Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greswold Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cranmore Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Sharmans Cross Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bentley Heath CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Alphege CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Alphege CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Alphege CofE Junior School?
88% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Alphege CofE 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 104092.
- 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.