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Waterside Primary School
Eastwood Road, Hanley, Eastwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 3JS, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
470
Capacity
360
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
131%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 85% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community sentiment. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating an area for potential improvement.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% 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)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani26.4%
White British22.6%
White Other13.6%
Asian Other10.4%
Mixed Other6.0%
Black Other5.3%
Black African5.1%
Other3.4%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.02287, -2.17140 · ST1 3JS
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN148121
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waterside.stoke.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Waterside Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is Waterside Primary School a good school?
Waterside Primary School scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waterside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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