Water Orton Primary School
Birmingham, B46 1SG · Warwickshire · primary school
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159th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 3,752 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.4/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Water Orton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection took place in May 2026 under the new 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 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, football, dodgeball, choir, and various clubs including Fun Club, Quest Club, Finger Knitting, Film, Story Time, Song Squaddies, and Sign Language. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 299 pupils against a stated capacity of 323. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Water Orton Primary School
Overview
Water Orton Primary School provides an education that meets the expected standard, with safeguarding standards met. Leaders are described as “tenacious and committed” to realising pupils’ potential, fostering a “safe, nurturing environment” where pupils feel “highly valued, included and supported.” While behaviour and personal development are strong, the report highlights that some pupils do not achieve as well as they should by the end of Year 6, particularly in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, creating a “calm and respectful environment” where bullying is “very rare” and discrimination is not tolerated.
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced” with particular strengths in writing, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively by “highly skilled and well-trained staff.”
- Personal development is coherent, helping pupils to “make sense of the world around them” through opportunities like learning British Sign Language and serving as ‘REACH ambassadors’.
- Staff are positive about workload management and feel their efforts are recognised within a “professional and collegiate team.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching and assessment challenge pupils more so they can “reach their potential,” as some are not currently sufficiently challenged.
- Early years staff need to further develop their knowledge and skills, including phonics, to address inconsistencies that limit how effectively children’s learning is extended.
- Attendance strategies require embedding to further raise attendance, particularly for the small minority of pupils who face barriers to their learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and that concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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