Widney Junior School
Clifton Crescent, Solihull, B91 3LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Widney Junior School is a primary school in Solihull for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 89 schools in Solihull. It ranks 8th of 32 primary schools in Solihull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2014, report published 13 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Widney Junior School welcomes everyone. There is a strong sense of community. The school works closely with parents and carers, who value what the school offers. Pupils thrive and really enjoy their learning. The school has planned the curriculum carefully. Pupils study a wide range of subjects. Leaders are ambitious about what pupils can achieve, and pupils learn well. Arrangements to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are particularly strong. Pupils love reading. The school uses creative ways to promote reading for pleasure. Weaker readers, including those who speak English as an additional language (EAL), benefit greatly from a structured reading programme. Adults forge good relationships with pupils. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and corridors. Pupils behave very well in lessons. They know there is always an adult to turn to who can resolve any issues. This helps all pupils to feel safe. Pupils attend well. Pupils learn about different cultures and traditions. They have the opportunity to take up leadership roles, such as school councillors or house captains. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, make very good use of extra-curricular clubs. These range from cheerleading to coding, and include both sports and musical activities.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, new learning is sometimes not securely built upon what pupils already know. In these circumstances, pupils find it hard to link their learning together and remember it in the longer term. The school should ensure that in all foundation subjects, the curriculum is carefully sequenced and that teachers help pupils to connect new knowledge with what they have learned in the past.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
65 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
328 pupils on roll, with places for 297
Schools near Widney Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmore Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Shirley Heath Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Monkspath Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Bridges
- Phone
- 01217058516
- Address
- Clifton Crescent, Solihull, B91 3LQ
- Local authority
- Solihull
- URN
- 104054
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.