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Water Orton Primary School

Water Orton Primary School

North Warwickshire, B46 1SGPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

312

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Water Orton Primary School

Water Orton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Warwickshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 312 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 323 places).

Ofsted has rated Water Orton Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emma Smith, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6009th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 21 in North Warwickshire.

Water Orton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 41 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Water Orton Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Football, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Warwickshire, Water Orton 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPlank Lane, Birmingham, North Warwickshire, B46 1SG
HeadteacherEmma Smith
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Number of Pupils312
Free School Meals (FSM)17.9%
School Capacity312 / 323 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)

6009th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

591st of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

10th of 21

In North Warwickshire

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

65%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:67%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:81%
Higher:23%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:81%
Higher:15%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
Dining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketGymnasticsFootballTennisDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

41

Applications

80

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

42 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Orton Primary School

Water Orton Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01217472851www.waterortonprimaryschool.co.uk

Plank Lane, Birmingham

North Warwickshire, B46 1SG

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Plank Lane, Birmingham

North Warwickshire, B46 1SG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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