The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 47% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 46.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Emma Moakes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ashford Crescent, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 6ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHythe Primary School
Primary · 727m away
Orchard Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Orchard Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wildground Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wildground Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Noadswood School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Greenwood School
Pupil referral unit · 2.2km away
Applemore College
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Waterside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Waterside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waterside Primary School?
Waterside Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterside Primary School take?
Waterside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterside Primary School?
Waterside Primary School is in Southampton, SO45 6ET, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waterside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Waterside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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