A good community school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Short Heath Junior School.
Overall school rating
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 106.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-3.0 per year)
Down -3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Every day, In every way, Everyone matters!"
We are a Church of England Church which meets in the main hall of Rosedale Infant School. Christian beliefs and values are central to everything we do.
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The federation aims to provide all children with a truly inclusive experience. It has specialist provisions for SEND, staff receive regular targeted training, and every child receives Quality First Teaching. The SENCO at Short Heath Junior School is Mrs Gayane Cook. Children with additional needs receive a personalised curriculum and work with Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Educational Psychologists as needed.
Admissions policy is available on the Policies page. Applications are handled online via Walsall Council (Mid-Year Admissions forms available). Information for Y3 admissions for September 2026 is provided, and there are open sessions to support parents with the process.