The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 63%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Mark Nugent (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2020 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Waterville Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 462m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 476m away
Spring Gardens Primary School
Primary · 831m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Primary · 871m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Collingwood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Norham High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Ashleigh School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Waterville Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Waterville Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waterville Primary School?
Waterville Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterville Primary School take?
Waterville Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterville Primary School?
Waterville Primary School is in North Shields, NE29 6SL, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waterville Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Waterville Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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