Short Heath Junior School
Community primary school in Willenhall (Walsall).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Short Heath Junior School, we offer teaching and learning which supports each child to achieve their potential within a happy, friendly and caring community. Through carefully planned questioning and a wealth of practical opportunities that develop exploration and problem-solving skills, staff guide children on a sensational learning journey.
This culminates in the secure understanding of a concept or a tangible learning outcome, such as a piece of writing or artwork. We are a friendly, welcoming school with a concerned, committed and caring staff. We aim to know our children thoroughly and provide them with an attractive and stimulating learning environment in which they feel happy, valued and secure.
At Short Heath Federation, we use a proactive, positive and problem solving approach in order to support children with their learning. Our Federation motto is demonstrated in practice as we show each and every child that their individual thoughts, feelings and actions really do matter every single day.
Our vision is to create a school where every child achieves his/her potential through a relentless focus on high quality teaching and learning.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
- Band
- Mindfulness
- Textiles
- Yoga
- Growth Mindset
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 104188
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Constituency
- Wolverhampton North East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr William Jellyman | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lesley Foster Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel Humphries | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Natasha Attley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Elaine Storey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sally Tuckley | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Katie Adams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Claire Palmer | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Steven Perry | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Shelley Robottom | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr William Jellyman | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Cathy Draper | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2009 |
| Councillor Poonam Gill Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Satvinder Saini Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Helen Denny Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record