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Water Primary School

Rossendale, BB4 9PXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
10 1st-choice / 11 offers made
Ranking
#3,753
of 13,686 nationally

About Water Primary School

Water Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Rossendale, North West, for pupils aged 4 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 116 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 140.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (18 Jul 2023). 36% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 10 first-preference applications and 11 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressBurnley Road East, Water, Rossendale, Rossendale, BB4 9PX
HeadteacherMiss Elizabeth McKay
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils116
Free School Meals (FSM)29.3%
School Capacity116 / 140 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Water Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.