Sharmans Cross Junior School
Solihull, B91 1PH · Solihull · primary school
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36th of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sharmans Cross Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance workshops, art therapy, and trips to museums, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 409 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Sharmans Cross Junior School
Overview
Sharmans Cross Junior School has undergone significant leadership changes, with a new senior team driving improvements in safeguarding and behaviour. The report describes a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and attend consistently well, though academic achievement and teaching consistency require further attention.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance is strong, with persistent absence rates "well below national averages" due to robust monitoring and support.
- Behaviour is positive; pupils "strive to meet staff’s high expectations" and bullying is rare.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders considering "wellbeing and workload" in decision-making.
- Disadvantaged pupils benefit from a renewed strategy that is having a "positive impact" on their progress.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address gaps in pupils’ "foundational knowledge," particularly in letter formation, spelling, and handwriting, which currently impede wider curriculum progress.
- Teaching lacks consistency; staff do not routinely adapt work for different needs, meaning the curriculum does not fully meet the requirements of pupils with SEND or those ready for greater challenge.
- Assessment systems are not robust across all subjects, leading to variable feedback where pupils are "not clear what they need to do to get better."
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe" through effective leadership and an open culture.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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