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Water Mill Primary School
Water Mill Close, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6TS, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.7 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, achieving 75% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 78.7 indicates it outperforms 79% of schools, reflecting a positive environment for learning. However, the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard in key stage 2 is relatively low at 8%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.6%
Other16.8%
White Other9.1%
Asian Indian6.3%
Black African6.3%
Asian Pakistani5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Asian Other4.8%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Location
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52.44555, -1.94711 · B29 6TS
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103326
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.watermill.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Water Mill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Water Mill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Water Mill Primary School a good school?
Water Mill Primary School scores 78.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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