How many pupils does Short Heath Junior School have?

Short Heath Junior School has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Short Heath Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

33% of pupils at Short Heath Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Short Heath Junior School?

Short Heath Junior School is located at Pennine Way, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4DS.

Short Heath Junior School

Pennine Way, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4DS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

33%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

336

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Short Heath Junior School

Short Heath Junior School is a community school in Willenhall, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 336 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Walsall →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 336 / 330 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.1%

Free school meals

12.5%

EAL

11.3%

SEN support

25.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

33%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

9.2%

Overall absence

30.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

14.22

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24

£48,166

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£111 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address: Pennine Way, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4DS
Phone: 01902368499
Head Teacher: Cathy Draper
Website: www.short-heath.walsall.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Short Heath Junior School?: Short Heath Junior School is a community school in Willenhall, Walsall, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Short Heath Junior School have?: Short Heath Junior School has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Short Heath Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 33% of pupils at Short Heath Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Short Heath Junior School?: Short Heath Junior School is located at Pennine Way, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 4DS.

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