How many pupils does Waterside Academy have?

Waterside Academy has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Waterside Academy's Ofsted rating?

Waterside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 June 2022).

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

64% of pupils at Waterside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Waterside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Waterside Academy is part of AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Waterside Academy?

Waterside Academy is located at Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ.

Waterside Academy

Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ

Good

Inspected 15 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

177

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Waterside Academy

Waterside Academy is an academy converter in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 177 pupils on roll. It is part of AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 177 / 210 (84%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 June 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

41.6%

Free school meals

22.9%

EAL

5.1%

SEN support

19.8%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

17.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

10.89

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

10.6

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

£44,733

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↓ −£930 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£9,188

Spend per pupil

£8,336

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ
Phone: 01707321203
Headteacher: Kevin Peart
Website: http://www.waterside.herts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waterside Academy?: Waterside Academy is an academy converter in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Waterside Academy have?: Waterside Academy has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Waterside Academy's Ofsted rating?: Waterside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 June 2022).
How does Waterside Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Waterside Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Waterside Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Waterside Academy is part of AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Waterside Academy?: Waterside Academy is located at Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ.

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