Water Orton Primary School
URN: 125620 • Birmingham B46 1SG
Overview
- Name
- Water Orton Primary School
- URN
- 125620
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01217472851
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Plank Lane, Birmingham B46 1SG
Summary
Water Orton Primary School is a community school located in Birmingham, Warwickshire, catering to 312 pupils with a capacity of 323. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere for all students. The headteacher emphasizes the importance of high aspirations and aims to provide each child with the opportunities necessary for success both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Water Orton Primary is designed to be broad and rich, incorporating essential skills such as advanced computing to prepare students for future employment. The school encourages children to explore their interests and develop independence, confidence, and healthy living habits. Additionally, the school values traditional principles, ensuring a disciplined and respectful learning environment.
Water Orton Primary also prioritizes community engagement and support, offering resources like a Special Needs Unit and a dedicated "Worry Line" for safeguarding concerns. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its initiatives, fostering a strong sense of belonging and collaboration.
The curriculum at Water Orton Primary is designed to be broad and rich, incorporating essential skills such as advanced computing to prepare students for future employment. The school encourages children to explore their interests and develop independence, confidence, and healthy living habits. Additionally, the school values traditional principles, ensuring a disciplined and respectful learning environment.
Water Orton Primary also prioritizes community engagement and support, offering resources like a Special Needs Unit and a dedicated "Worry Line" for safeguarding concerns. The school actively involves parents and the wider community in its initiatives, fostering a strong sense of belonging and collaboration.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Warwickshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 323
- Pupils
- 312
- Boys
- 166
- Girls
- 146
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Warwickshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 312 | 166 | 146 | 323 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 319 | 160 | 159 | 323 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 313 | 163 | 150 | 323 | 13.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 313 | 163 | 150 | 323 | 13.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 308 | 155 | 153 | 323 | 10.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 321 | 164 | 157 | 330 | 6.90 |
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