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Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy
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Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy
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- Waterhouses ST10 3HY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well planned for most pupils in English, mathematics, RE, and PE, taking into consideration mixed-age classes.
Foundational Skills: Phonics is well organised in the early years and key stage 1; however, some pupils need better support with new or unfamiliar words.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils could still do better in mathematics by tackling complex number problems more effectively.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify difficulties and put in place the right support, particularly for pupils with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very well behaved, supported well by leaders and staff in personal and social skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make less progress in key stage 2 mathematics compared to reading and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are trained to identify learning barriers, and current focus is on helping apply phonics skills better.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Hardly any unkind behavior or bullying, staff are vigilant and well-trained in safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff vetting arrangements are robust, ensuring pupil protection.
Parent Feedback: Parents are very pleased and say their children enjoy school.
Parental Involvement: Strong links with the faith community and the wider community through charity fundraising.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils achieve very well in PE and sport, with expert swimming instruction provided for every class.
Outdoor Facilities: Use of woodland areas helps pupils learn more in science and geography.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations, and staff morale is high due to leaders' efforts for balanced workload.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Good progress in reading with well-organized phonics teaching foundation laid.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils enjoy maths and problem-solving but need better logical thinking for complex problems.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Most capable pupils are not asked the right questions to help them organise their thinking.
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About Us
Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 82 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our school. We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing through our website and get a good sense of who we are. I'm hoping the knowledge on this website will be both fascinating and beneficial. We are a tiny, amiable Church of England school located in the Staffordshire Moorlands, on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park, in a beautiful area. Children can enrol in our school's Nursery when they are 3 years old and can graduate at the end of Year 6 when they are 11 years old. We strive hard to provide all of our students, who do best in small classes, with outstanding educational opportunities. Our goal is to provide an environment where your kid feels safe, comfortable, content, and prepared to learn. At Waterhouses, we place a strong focus on the development of skills for lifelong learning that students may use wherever they go. We hope that our website will inspire you to visit us so that you can personally see what we can provide for your child. If you need any additional information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me. On April 1st, 2017, we formally joined the QEGSMAT clan. We are honoured to collaborate with Queen Elizabeth's in Ashbourne as well as the other schools that will soon become a part of the Multi Academy Trust.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 57.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.8% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 61.56% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 30% | 9.38% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 62.07% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.87% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -2.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
