How many pupils does Waterville Primary School have?

Waterville Primary School has 211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Waterville Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Waterville Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020).

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

57% of pupils at Waterville Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Waterville Primary School?

Waterville Primary School is located at Waterville Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 6SL.

Waterville Primary School

Waterville Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 6SL

Good

Inspected 3 March 2020

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

211

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Waterville Primary School

Waterville Primary School is a community school in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 211 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 60.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Tyneside →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 211 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 March 2020

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

60.8%

Free school meals

14.4%

EAL

SEN support

38.9%

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)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

16.2%

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.

11.26

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

17.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

11.25

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£50,680

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,071 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£9,016

Spend per pupil

£8,876

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: Waterville Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 6SL
Phone: 01916918500
Headteacher: Mark Nugent
Website: www.watervilleprimary.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Waterville Primary School?: Waterville Primary School is a community school in North Shields, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Waterville Primary School have?: Waterville Primary School has 211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Waterville Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Waterville Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 March 2020).
How does Waterville Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Waterville Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Waterville Primary School?: Waterville Primary School is located at Waterville Road, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE29 6SL.

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