The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 35% 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
34%
-28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 34.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- KINGS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jacqui Blackmore
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Blackhorse Avenue, Waterside Primary Academy, Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesham Bois Church of England School
Primary · 754m away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Thomas Harding Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Beacon School
Independent · 1.3km away
Elangeni School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chesham Grammar School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Chestnut Lane School
Primary · 1.6km away
Heatherton School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Waterside Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Waterside Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Waterside Primary Academy?
Waterside Primary Academy currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterside Primary Academy take?
Waterside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterside Primary Academy?
Waterside Primary Academy is in Chesham, HP5 1QU, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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