The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 43% 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 42.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- ONE (OWL NORTH EAST) TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Leeming (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Maple Close, Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7QZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLemington Riverside Primary School
Primary · 486m away
Broadwood Primary School
Primary · 559m away
Excelsior Academy
All-through · Grammar · 899m away
West Denton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, West Denton
Primary · 1.6km away
St Cuthbert's High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Blaydon West Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Studio West
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Waverley Primary School?
Waverley Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waverley Primary School take?
Waverley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Waverley Primary School?
Waverley Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 7QZ, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waverley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Waverley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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