Waterwells Primary Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11357 pupils

Boulmer Avenue, Kingsway, GL2 2FXWebsite01452881962

Good357 pupilsAges 3–11

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Good3y ago

Inspected Oct 2022

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils357

Good3y ago

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Pupils357

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

357 / 420 (85%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Claire Rawlings

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2022

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.7%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence12.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 12.0%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 1.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty16 (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health16 (33%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 (22%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 (10%)

Multisensory Impairment1 (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 14

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)17

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils357

Free school meals 29.4%

English as additional language 24.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British56.9%

White Other14.3%

Black African9.0%

Indian4.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.1%

Mixed White & African2.8%

Mixed Other2.2%

Other1.7%

Unclassified1.1%

Black Other0.8%

Traveller Irish0.8%

Asian Other0.6%

White Irish0.6%

Chinese0.6%

Pakistani0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Trust Performance

Greenshaw Learning Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 47.1

Progress 8 0.21

EBacc entry 32.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£719

total expenditure per pupil

£-6,681 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£342

Support staff£161

Premises£17

Energy£19

Learning resources£53

Income per pupil£794

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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