Shirley Heath Junior School, Solihull
Shirley Heath Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Solihull. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 32 schools in Solihull with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Shirley Heath Junior School in detail
Shirley Heath Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Shirley Heath we aim to provide a happy, caring and secure environment in which our pupils can develop both academically and socially. Parents are always welcome in school and the important contribution they make to school life is valued, as we believe truly effective education comes from a partnership between teachers, children and parents."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Shirley Heath Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Solihull and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Shirley Heath Junior School
Across Solihull, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Solihull lodged 105 appeals against primary school offers; 31 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (3.2% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Shirley Heath Junior School are Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 84% reading, 87% maths); Woodlands Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 63% maths); and Blossomfield Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good).
Shirley Heath Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary SchoolWoodlands Infant SchoolTudor Grange Primary Academy, St JamesBlossomfield Infant and Nursery School
What parents say
89 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Shirley Heath Junior School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shirley Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elizabeth Grove (adjacent), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Shirley Heath Junior School issued 8 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Shirley Heath Junior School are Light Hall School (0.6 miles); Alderbrook School (0.9 miles); Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull (1.1 miles); and St Peter's Catholic School (1.3 miles).
Light Hall SchoolAlderbrook SchoolTudor Grange Academy, SolihullSt Peter's Catholic School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school has pupils' best interests at the heart of all it does. It strives to develop the whole child and it does this exceptionally well. The school meets pupils' personal needs and removes any barriers to learning. As a result, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well.
Pupils behave consistently well in lessons and at social times. They show high levels of respect for one another. There is a friendly buzz at break and lunchtime, where pupils socialise with their peers and play together. The atmosphere in the classroom remains harmonious, with pupils keenly sharing their views and supporting one another to achieve their best.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The curriculum is meticulously planned and sequenced. It outlines the key components that pupils will learn and when they will learn them. Engaging activities are used by teachers to pique pupils' interests and to grasp their attention. When pupils struggle to remember, teachers use a variety of techniques to help close any gaps in knowledge. Learning is adapted and content is taught in different ways. Pupils take pride in their work and act upon feedback provided to them. There are ample opportunities for pupils to practise what they have learned. This helps pupils build on their knowledge and skills over time.
As soon as pupils start school, they are immersed into a world of literature. Careful thought is given to the diverse range of books selected for pupils to read. This includes books for enjoyment, those that provide challenge and some that are matched to topics that pupils are learning about. Bespoke support is provided to pupils who struggle with reading, helping them to catch up.
From Ofsted's September 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
89 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 87% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Shirley Heath Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Shirley Heath Junior School.
- OLOW Out Of School Care580m away · Not yet graded
- Central Coaching and Sports Academy700m away · Not yet graded
- Central Out of School Club700m away · Not yet graded
- Emerald ASC Solihull810m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Shirley Heath Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Solihull. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Shirley Heath Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Shirley Heath Junior School is in Solihull; for families living there:
Apply to Solihull for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 26 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Solihull
Across Solihull council
Places available
2,638
Applications
2,090
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Solihull council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
73
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
21.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
420
Total Pupils
191
Boys
229
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,605
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,064
Per pupil
£2301k
Total funding
£114k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
9.9%
Persistent absence
425
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Shirley Heath Junior School
Questions parents ask about Shirley Heath Junior School
What are SATs results like at Shirley Heath Junior School?
Of the pupils at Shirley Heath Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Shirley Heath Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Shirley Heath Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Shirley Heath Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Shirley Heath Junior School is oversubscribed, Solihull allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Shirley Heath Junior School?
Shirley Heath Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Shirley Heath Junior School?
Classes at Shirley Heath Junior School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Shirley Heath Junior School?
Shirley Heath Junior School has around 420 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Shirley Heath Junior School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Shirley Heath Junior School in 2024/25. 9.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Shirley Heath Junior School?
Apply through Solihull's coordinated admissions process, naming Shirley Heath Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Shirley Heath Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Shirley Heath Junior School: OLOW Out Of School Care (580m away, registered, not yet graded), Central Coaching and Sports Academy (700m away, registered, not yet graded) and Central Out of School Club (700m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Shirley Heath Junior School's term dates?
Shirley Heath Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Solihull. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Shirley Heath Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 26 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Shirley Heath Junior School?
Shirley Heath Junior School is at Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DS.
Sources: Solihull term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)