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Waterside Primary Academy
Blackhorse Avenue, Waterside, Chesham, Waterside Primary Academy, Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.4 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
199
Capacity
242
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2 English and maths, this primary academy is positioned in the top 4% nationally for expected attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, only 9% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 54% recommending the school, suggesting that prospective families may want to consider this feedback when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 3 December 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%. | 34% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of subjects
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School keeps me informed
75%
My child makes good progress
73%
My child feels safe
71%
Progress is communicated
70%
My child is happy
63%
Behaviour is good
63%
I'd recommend this school
54%
School has high expectations
51%
School supports development
49%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.3%
Asian Indian8.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.5%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.69567, -0.60059 · HP5 1QU
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN149097
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Waterside Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Waterside Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Waterside Primary Academy a good school?
Waterside Primary Academy scores 7.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Academy?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, Waterside Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
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