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Waterwells Primary Academy
Boulmer Avenue, Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2FX, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
357
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of October 2022, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. While the higher standard achievement is notably low at just 2%, the school's overall performance is better than 35% of schools, indicating a supportive learning environment for its 357 pupils.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2022Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.9%
White Other14.3%
Black African9.0%
Asian Indian4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other1.7%
Black Other0.8%
traveller_irish0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.81918, -2.26492 · GL2 2FX
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN139693
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.waterwells.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterwells Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Waterwells Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2022.
Is Waterwells Primary Academy a good school?
Waterwells Primary Academy scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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