SchoolScoresWater Orton Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Plank Lane, Water Orton, Birmingham, B46 1SG
0121 747 2851 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 13 July 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
97 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 118th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 116th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 145th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 56th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern Joint 85th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 125th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
40% — 21 points below the Warwickshire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 58% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warwickshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 52 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 8 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 285th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 242nd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 294th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 209th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 145th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 262nd lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 245th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 270th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 270th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 47th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.2% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Smith's Wood Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Castle Bromwich Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingshurst Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Curdworth Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Meadow Community School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Minworth Junior and Infant School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Water Orton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Water Orton Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Water Orton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Water Orton Primary School?
73% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Water Orton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Water Orton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 52 families put Water Orton Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 125620.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.