SchoolScoresWaterside Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Eastwood Road, Hanley, Eastwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3JS
01782 234630 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 14 May 2019. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 68 of its 122 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 54 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 56th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 57th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 52nd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 44th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 51st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
64% — 5 points above the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stoke-on-Trent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 77 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 107 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 59th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 60th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 67th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.6% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 82nd lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 72nd lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 49th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 50th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.2 | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 69th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 41st highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 63% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 13.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hanley St Luke's CofE Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Northwood 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Grove 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Hamilton 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Forest Park Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Etruscan Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sneyd Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eaton Park Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Waterside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Waterside Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Waterside Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Waterside Primary School?
85% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Waterside Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Waterside Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 77 families put Waterside Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148121.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.