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Widney Junior School
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Widney Junior School
- Primary
- Solihull B91 3LQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff consistently provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to develop their literacy skills in a range of subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Higher expectations and an enhanced curriculum offer have improved outcomes in writing since the last inspection.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure all teaching is consistently strong so that all pupils make rapid progress.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted interventions are helping current pupils make improved progress in mathematics and writing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils display exemplary conduct. Staff support those who struggle to manage their behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Disadvantaged pupils made better progress in reading but less progress in mathematics and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND is very well led, but over time, their progress has not matched that of other pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective. Staff are well trained and know what to do if they have a concern.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils, staff, and parents believe pupils are safe in school. Appropriate checks are made on staff and visitors.
Parent Feedback: Almost all parents who made their views known during the inspection would recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Staff work well with parents and the wider community. Communication is good, and the school website contains useful information.
Teacher Engagement: Staff use questions carefully to check understanding and deepen knowledge. Teaching assistants are well deployed.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils are now making better progress across the curriculum, including in writing.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching is improving, with some very strong practice in Years 3 and 6.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Not all teaching is consistently of the highest standard.
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Widney Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 327 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We warmly welcome faculty, students, and their families to our school community, where everyone is cherished and success is limitless. We embrace the diversity and uniqueness of our community and act in a caring and responsible manner. We cultivate self-assured lifelong learners and strive for excellence in everything we do. The principles and community spirit of our school are built upon by our school's rules, which help us all stay safe and acquire the skills necessary to become the best versions of ourselves. The following values guide everything we do at Widney. We take great pride in providing all members of our community with equal opportunities. We make an effort to counteract acts, words, and behaviours that jeopardise community liberties and school ideals. We are striving to earn our bronze award and are pleased to be a Stonewall School.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 25.8 | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 57.62% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.87% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 4 | 62.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% 12 | 13.55% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% 9 | 60.88% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 8 | 11.44% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 91 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 58.22% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 9.94% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Widney Junior School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1