State School
#15 in Best Primary Schools in Birmingham
Water Mill Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2025
Water Mill Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Water Mill Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B29 6TS
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Children start learning phonics in Reception; extra support is provided to those who need it.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum enables all pupils to achieve well; ambitious redesigns have been made.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subject leaders are new and need to develop their monitoring and evaluation skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Systematic learning in mathematics ensures understanding of basic concepts, and reading books match phonics knowledge.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support is provided to pupils unsure about sounds to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, understand rules, and are not worried about bullying.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive community where pupils with SEND or those speaking English as an additional language do well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know they can call on any adult; safeguarding measures are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular training and thorough follow-up of concerns; external agencies involved as needed.
Parent Feedback: Parents speak highly of the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs including sports, movie making, and science; pupils participate enthusiastically.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan rich and exciting experiences; benefit from training in teaching methods.
Impact on Student Progress: Good use of assessments in English and math, but foundation subjects need improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New subject leaders need to improve curriculum implementation checks.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers assess pupils' understanding well in core subjects, but not consistently in foundational subjects.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
Water Mill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 208 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 85% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Water Mill Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Water Mill Primary School
Caring, Creativity, Respect and Integrity
Welcome to Water Mill Primary School.
We are a small, friendly one form entry primary school on the borders of Selly Oak and Harborne, Birmingham. We are proud of the rich diversity of our community and the excellent relationships that exist between pupils, staff, Governors and parents.
Please contact Mrs Culwick in our school office if you want further information or a tour of our school. Please ask at the school office if you would like paper copies of any of the information on our website.
Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure all pupils become successful lifelong learners in a caring, creative and inspiring environment.
Our Aims
Our aims are reflected through our values which are:
Caring : To provide a welcoming, safe and happy environment for all members of the school community.
: To provide a welcoming, safe and happy environment for all members of the school community. Creativity : To offer opportunities for every individual to learn, apply new skills and to excel in all areas.
: To offer opportunities for every individual to learn, apply new skills and to excel in all areas. Respect : To treat every member of our diverse community with equality and consideration and to have positive attitudes towards each other.
: To treat every member of our diverse community with equality and consideration and to have positive attitudes towards each other. Integrity: For all members of the school community to be honest and trustworthy and to do the right thing at all times.
Our Mission
We are committed to raising standards and encouraging excellence through enjoyment of and participation in rich, creative and inspiring teaching and learning experiences.
Valuing and including each of our individuals for the contribution they make and the diversity they bring.
See Full Size Version
Read more
Welcome to Water Mill Primary School.
We are a small, friendly one form entry primary school on the borders of Selly Oak and Harborne, Birmingham. We are proud of the rich diversity of our community and the excellent relationships that exist between pupils, staff, Governors and parents.
Please contact Mrs Culwick in our school office if you want further information or a tour of our school. Please ask at the school office if you would like paper copies of any of the information on our website.
Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure all pupils become successful lifelong learners in a caring, creative and inspiring environment.
Our Aims
Our aims are reflected through our values which are:
Caring : To provide a welcoming, safe and happy environment for all members of the school community.
: To provide a welcoming, safe and happy environment for all members of the school community. Creativity : To offer opportunities for every individual to learn, apply new skills and to excel in all areas.
: To offer opportunities for every individual to learn, apply new skills and to excel in all areas. Respect : To treat every member of our diverse community with equality and consideration and to have positive attitudes towards each other.
: To treat every member of our diverse community with equality and consideration and to have positive attitudes towards each other. Integrity: For all members of the school community to be honest and trustworthy and to do the right thing at all times.
Our Mission
We are committed to raising standards and encouraging excellence through enjoyment of and participation in rich, creative and inspiring teaching and learning experiences.
Valuing and including each of our individuals for the contribution they make and the diversity they bring.
See Full Size Version
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A+
|
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.8 | - | 22.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% | 55.29% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 6.65% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 32 | 57.63% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 9% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.2 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% 14 | 57.75% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 4 | 8.36% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | 54.16% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.07% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2024
Water Mill Primary School Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Water Mill Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
