Is Short Heath Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 39th of 66 primary schools in Walsall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Short Heath Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 33% of pupils at Short Heath Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Short Heath Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Short Heath Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Short Heath Junior School

Pennine Way, Willenhall, WV12 4DS

Local ranking39th of 66 primary schools in Walsall

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

330

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 33.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 61.0%
Writing (Expected): 45.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 94

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 336
Boys: 163 (53%)
Girls: 142 (47%)
Capacity: 330 (92% full)
SEND: 36.9%
FSM Eligible: 45.8%
EAL: 17.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 11.3%
SEN Support: 25.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.0

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 9.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 68.0%
Asian Indian: 11.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.1%
Mixed Other: 4.2%
Asian Pakistani: 3.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Black Caribbean: 1.8%
White Other: 1.5%

68.0%

White British

11.7%

Asian Indian

5.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01902368499

shortheath@shortheathfederation.org.uk

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Pennine Way

Willenhall, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 104188
UKPRN: 10071478
Establishment No.: 2116

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