The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 46.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Paula Rudd (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Water Mill Close, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6TS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Oak School
Special school · 607m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 768m away
Tiverton Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
The University of Birmingham School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Selly Oak Trust School
Special school · 1.3km away
Fircroft College of Adult Education
16 plus · 1.4km away
Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Paganel Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Water Mill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Water Mill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Water Mill Primary School?
Water Mill Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Water Mill Primary School take?
Water Mill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Water Mill Primary School?
Water Mill Primary School is in Birmingham, B29 6TS, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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