The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 46.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Kevin Peart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Waterside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waterside Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waterside Academy?
Waterside Academy currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterside Academy take?
Waterside Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterside Academy?
Waterside Academy is in Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1NZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waterside Academy have a sixth form?
No, Waterside Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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