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Waterbeach Community Primary School
High Street, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9JU, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.8 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
527
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While 57% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 70% nationally, only 6% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, it stands as a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 23 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (104 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
99%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.8%
White Other9.5%
Asian Indian3.6%
Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Other2.3%
Black African1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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52.26935, 0.19281 · CB25 9JU
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN110621
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.waterbeach.cambs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterbeach Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Waterbeach Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 February 2016.
Is Waterbeach Community Primary School a good school?
Waterbeach Community Primary School scores 49.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 Waterbeach Community Primary School?
Based on 104 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waterbeach Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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