Waterside Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 3–11199 pupils

Blackhorse Avenue, Waterside, Chesham, HP5 1QUWebsite01494786608

Inspected199 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils199

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils199

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

199 / 242 (82%)

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Mrs Jacqui Blackmore

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

50%

Would recommend

7.9%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.9%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence20.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate35.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 20.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication19 (38%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health13 (26%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 (20%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 (6%)

Hearing Impairment2 (4%)

Physical Disability2 (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 10

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)15

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils199

Free school meals 31.7%

English as additional language 17.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British67.3%

Indian8.0%

White Other4.5%

Mixed White & Asian4.5%

Pakistani3.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.5%

Mixed Other2.5%

Unclassified1.5%

Gypsy/Roma1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Other0.5%

Black Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Black African0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

50.0%

of parents would recommend

59 responses

Informed★80.0%

Good progress70.0%

Safe70.0%

Happy child60.0%

Good behaviour60.0%

Well taught50.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Well led50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,508

total expenditure per pupil

£-892 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,447

Support staff£1,503

Premises£30

Energy£211

Learning resources£412

Income per pupil£6,352

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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