Waterside Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Rowans, AL7 1NZ |
| School Website | www.waterside.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1707321203 |
| URN | 145257 |
School Census
| Total | 178 |
| Girls/Boys | 87/91 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 55 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/06/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/06/2022 | Good |
| 15/11/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/06/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 5.5 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | 4.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 49 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 62.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
(0.27 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crookhams, , AL7 1PG
St John's CofE Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hertford Road, , AL6 0BX
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harwood Close, , AL8 7AG