Waterside Primary Academy

About Waterside Primary Academy

Waterside Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 199 pupils on roll. It is part of KINGS EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 34% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

199 / 242 (82%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 December 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Blackhorse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU

Phone

01494786608

Head Teacher

Jacqui Blackmore

Website

https://www.watersideprimaryacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waterside Primary Academy?

Waterside Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Waterside Primary Academy have?

Waterside Primary Academy has 199 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Waterside Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

34% of pupils at Waterside Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Waterside Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Waterside Primary Academy is part of KINGS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Waterside Primary Academy?

Waterside Primary Academy is located at Blackhorse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU.