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Waterside Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
85 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#7,544
of 13,686 nationally

About Waterside Primary School

Waterside Primary School’s headline metrics present an interesting picture when set against the Stoke-on-Trent local authority average. The school’s Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment sits at 61%, which is almost exactly in line with the LA average of 60%. That places it 34th out of 63 primary schools in the area, squarely in the middle of the pack. Where Waterside really stands out, however, is in its Ofsted rating. The school was judged Outstanding overall in its most recent graded inspection, a rating it shares with only 12 other primary schools across the entire local authority. This is a significant jump from its previous Good rating, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all now rated Outstanding. For a school that is statistically average on academic outcomes, the Ofsted verdict suggests something else is working particularly well.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEastwood Road, Eastwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JS
HeadteacherLouise Willis
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils470
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity470 / 360 (131% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterside Primary School

Waterside Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.