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Waterman Primary School

Rochford, SS4 1QFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#393 of 13,686 nationally

About Waterman Primary School

Waterman Primary School sits within the Essex local authority, a small primary in the Rochford borough with just 53 pupils on its roll. Despite its size, it punches above its weight in the local rankings, coming 2nd out of 19 primary schools in Rochford based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. That puts it in the top 5% of primaries in the district. Its closest high-performing peers include Stambridge Primary School and St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School in Colchester, both of which share the top ranking score of 100, alongside Great Totham Primary School at 95. Nationally, Waterman sits at 393rd out of 13,686 primaries, placing it comfortably within the top 3% of schools across the country. The school is led by headteacher Brian Casey and is non-religious, with no formal faith designation. It also offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a potential all-through option for families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Boulevard, Rochford, Rochford, SS4 1QF
HeadteacherBrian Casey
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils53
Free School Meals (FSM)60.5%
School Capacity53 / 105 (50% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketGymnasticsAthleticsNetballTennisCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessBook ClubFilm ClubArt ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: hearts-waterman.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterman Primary School

Waterman Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.