Windy Arbor Primary School

A good academy converter school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Windy Arbor Primary School.

Birmingham, B376RN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 May 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodlands Way
Chelmsley Wood
Birmingham, B376RN
Phone
1217798080
Website
windy-arbor.solihull.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149491
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Woodlands Way, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 6RN
Website
https://www.windy-arbor.solihull.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PROSPER TOGETHER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
464 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
422
Free School Meals
59.5% (251 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.7% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 99.0 98.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
422 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.0 per year)

Up 5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Windy Arbor Primary School. Headteacher Mrs Joanna Curry describes a vibrant, inclusive community with a focus on high-quality education that nurtures academic success and personal growth; the school aims to be Nurture UK–certified and emphasizes partnership with home and community. The message ends with Dream, Believe, Achieve.

Facilities

ARC (Autism Resource Centre) for pupils with autism and related needs All on one level building Four disabled toilets in the mainstream school ARC changing and shower area Autism-friendly classrooms Changing facilities and sensory spaces (e.g., Sensory Room, Snug Room) Soft start system to support transitions into learning Zones of Regulation and related social-emotional supports BEAM exercises and sensory/motor regulation supports TEACCH approach for independent task management Therapeutic play for turn-taking and self-esteem Sensory Circuits and Motor Breaks Numeracy tools including Numicon and base 10 equipment Reading resources with overlays and coloured paper options Spelling prompts, word mats, magnetic letters and spelling games Specialist seating/ergonomic supports and adapted equipment as needed

Curriculum Highlights

Maths English Science P.E Languages Music PSHE Computing Design & Technology History Geography Art Religious Education (RE)

SEND Provision

Windy Arbor provides universal provision with classroom teaching designed to meet each child’s current knowledge and skills, plus retrieval activities and continuous assessment; targeted provision with identified gaps and parent involvement; and specialist provision where needed, including 1:1 or small-group support and input from external specialists. Interventions are time-limited, with goals and review meetings involving teachers, parents, the pupil and the SENCO.

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