The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 357
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Rawlings (Head of School, Waterwells)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Boulmer Avenue, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2FX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsway Primary School
Primary · 353m away
Beaufort Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Holmleigh Park High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Harewood Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harewood Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Field Court Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Field Court Church of England Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Tuffley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Waterwells Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waterwells Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waterwells Primary Academy?
Waterwells Primary Academy currently has 357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waterwells Primary Academy take?
Waterwells Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waterwells Primary Academy?
Waterwells Primary Academy is in Gloucester, GL2 2FX, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waterwells Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Waterwells Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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