Water Mill Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Water Mill Primary School
Water Mill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Water Mill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Rudd, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2896th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 254 in Birmingham.
Water Mill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 25 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Water Mill Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Water Mill Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Water Mill Close, Birmingham, Birmingham, B29 6TS |
| Headteacher | Paula Rudd |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.2% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2896th of 13,686
Nationally
286th of 1,378
In West Midlands
49th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Mill Primary School
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Contact Information
Water Mill Close, Birmingham
Birmingham, B29 6TS
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