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Waterman Primary School
The Boulevard, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1QF, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
53
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school is well-regarded by families for its supportive environment. However, it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report and has limited academic performance, with only 50% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, and none achieving the higher standard. This may be a consideration for parents looking for strong academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% 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 (51 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School supports development
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
88%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
Mixed Other3.8%
White Other1.9%
Location
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51.58904, 0.70607 · SS4 1QF
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141715
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hearts-waterman.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterman Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Waterman Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Waterman Primary School a good school?
Waterman Primary School scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Waterman Primary School?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waterman Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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