How many pupils does Water Meadows Primary School have?

Water Meadows Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Water Meadows Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Water Meadows Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Water Meadows Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Water Meadows Primary School is part of THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Water Meadows Primary School?

Water Meadows Primary School is located at Shaftesbury Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS.

Water Meadows Primary School

Shaftesbury Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

179

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Water Meadows Primary School

Water Meadows Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 179 pupils on roll. It is part of THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 179 / 210 (85%)
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

37.8%

Free school meals

17%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

20.1%

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)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

21%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

25.3%

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.

10.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

8.49

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24

£41,407

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,936 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,804

Spend per pupil

£7,391

Income per pupil

50%

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: Shaftesbury Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS
Phone: 01227710414
Head Teacher: Ben Martin
Website: www.watermeadows.kent.sch.uk

Academy Trust

THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Water Meadows Primary School?: Water Meadows Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Water Meadows Primary School have?: Water Meadows Primary School has 179 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Water Meadows Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at Water Meadows Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Water Meadows Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Water Meadows Primary School is part of THE STOUR ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Water Meadows Primary School?: Water Meadows Primary School is located at Shaftesbury Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS.

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