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Waterville Primary School
Waterville Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6SL, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.6 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its performance where 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% of parents recommending the school. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating potential areas for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
My child makes good progress
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child feels safe
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
Black African5.2%
White Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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55.00365, -1.45477 · NE29 6SL
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108571
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.watervilleprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterville Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Waterville Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is Waterville Primary School a good school?
Waterville Primary School scores 66.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Waterville Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waterville Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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