Open State Primary Mixed

Short Heath Junior School

Pennine Way, Willenhall, WV12 4DS
336 Pupils
330 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
45.50% FSM %
190 Boys
146 Girls
About Short Heath Junior School

Located in Willenhall (WV12 4DS), Short Heath Junior School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Walsall.

It has 336 pupils on roll. School capacity: 330. Current headteacher: Cathy Draper.

Data for Short Heath Junior School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Wolverhampton North East
Ward Short Heath
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071478
URN 104188
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lesley Foster Chair of Governors 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Adams Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Denny Governor 19/10/2023 18/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Cathy Draper Governor 01/09/2009 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Poonam Gill Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Jellyman Governor 15/05/2024 14/05/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Miss Claire Palmer Governor 01/11/2024 31/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steven Perry Governor 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Shelley Robottom Governor 21/05/2024 20/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Satvinder Saini Governor 09/06/2024 08/06/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Short Heath Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Willenhall, Walsall.
Short Heath Junior School has 336 pupils, with a capacity of 330.
Short Heath Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Short Heath Junior School is Mrs Cathy Draper.
Short Heath Junior School is at Pennine Way, Willenhall, WV12 4DS, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Short Heath Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Short Heath Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Cathy Draper
Pennine Way, Willenhall, WV12 4DS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 104188
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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