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Waterside Primary School
Ashford Crescent, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 6ET, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.8 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 57%, which places it in the top 70% nationally, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none of the students reached that benchmark. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for parents seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child feels safe
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
Gypsy/Roma4.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Black Other2.9%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Location
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50.86384, -1.39559 · SO45 6ET
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN115899
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.waterside.hants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Waterside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Waterside Primary School a good school?
Waterside Primary School scores 42.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Waterside Primary School?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waterside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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