Windy Arbor Primary School
Birmingham, B37 6RN · Solihull · primary school
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38th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 668 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| 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.
Windy Arbor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir and Forest School, and learn to play ukeleles and guitars.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 pupils against a stated capacity of 464. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the daily timetable? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Windy Arbor Primary School
Overview
Windy Arbor Primary School is described as a place where pupils enter happily and feel safe within a "tangible family feel." The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" where leaders ensure every pupil succeeds, particularly vulnerable groups, resulting in achievement broadly in line with national averages.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with a programme that is "highly tailored" to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders have established a "highly inclusive culture" with effective systems to identify needs and support pupils with barriers to learning.
- Pupils demonstrate "mature attitudes," showing empathy and embracing diversity within an inclusive environment.
- Attendance is improving year on year due to effective systems, such as a school minibus, to reduce barriers for families.
- Staff provide "timely and effective wellbeing support" through a responsive pastoral programme.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop key handwriting and transcription skills accurately and confidently across the curriculum.
- Leaders should continue to address low attendance rates, particularly for those who are persistently absent.
- Leaders should develop staff expertise to deepen children’s language and understanding in the early years provision.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" so 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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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