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Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy

Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 3HYPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

60%

Capacity

84

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy

Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 84 pupils on roll, operating at 60% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Linton, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 14 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.

Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 76% recommending the school (21 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWaterfall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 3HY
HeadteacherRachel Linton
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)16.9%
School Capacity84 / 140 (60% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (17 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

21 responses

Would Recommend This School

76%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
19%
Concerns dealt with
57%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

14

Applications

20

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

13 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy

Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01538308356www.waterhouses.staffs.sch.uk

Waterfall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 3HY

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Waterfall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 3HY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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