A requires improvement voluntary aided school school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Alphege Church of England Junior School.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108.0 | 108.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+3.5 per year)
Up 3.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Let Your Love Show"
St Alphege Church of England Schools are rooted in Christian faith, with patron saint St Alphege and Diocese of Birmingham affiliation. There is daily and collective worship as part of school life, and the federation emphasises love and the Christian foundations in line with Growing in Christ.
Executive Headteacher Mr Sam Smith welcomes families to St Alphege, emphasising the Christian foundation, love, high expectations, and partnership with parents, the church, and the community.
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Sports
Before School and After School clubs are available.
SENDCo is Mrs Thompson; personalised support plans for SEND; transition support; signposted to SENDIAS.
Places are allocated according to the school's Admissions Policy; oversubscription criteria include Church attendance (Supplementary Supporting Religious Form 2025-26).
Nursery: 15 funded hours (all 3–4 year olds); eligible families may claim 30 funded hours (full days) with eligibility code; 8.45am–2.45pm, option to stay until 3.25pm (funded at £4.50). If not eligible for 30 hours, afternoon sessions can be paid at £18 per day. Infants: doors open 8:45am and close 8:55am; school day ends 3:25pm (32.5 hours/week). Juniors: gates open 8:25am and close 8:40am; day ends 3:10pm (32.5 hours/week). School meals on-site; infant universal free school meals; vegan/dairy-free/gluten-free menus available; current menu viewable online.