Waterville Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waterville Road North Shields Tyne and Wear NE29 6SL |
| Phone | 01916918500 |
| Reference Number | 108571 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 209 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.55%
Girls: 45.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 2 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.3% |
| African | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-03-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-09-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-03-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Lovaine Place, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0BU |
0.29 miles |
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Riverside Primary School
Minton Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6DQ |
0.3 miles |
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Spring Gardens Primary School
Brightman Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 0HP |
0.52 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Shields
Wallsend Road, Chirton, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BT |
0.54 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Kielder Terrace, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2AD |
0.65 miles |
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Collingwood Primary School
Oswin Terrace, Collingwood Primary School, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7JQ |
0.69 miles |
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Hadrian Primary School
Baring Street, Hadrian Primary School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2BB |
0.87 miles |
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Percy Main Primary School
Nelson Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6JA |
0.94 miles |
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King Edward Primary School
Preston Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2BD |
0.98 miles |
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Whitehouse Primary School
Whitehouse Lane, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8PE |
1.14 miles |
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Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School
Percy Square, North Shields, NE30 4AG |
1.16 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Claypath Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4PG |
1.19 miles |
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Laygate Community School
Laygate Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4JJ |
1.41 miles |
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Westoe Crown Primary School
Sea Winnings Way, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 3NS |
1.61 miles |
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Preston Grange Primary School
Chiltern Road, Preston Grange, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9QL |
1.63 miles |
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Monkhouse Primary School
Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3SH |
1.64 miles |
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Denbigh Community Primary School
Denbigh Avenue, Howdon, Denbigh Ave, Howdon, Ne28 0ds, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0DS |
1.69 miles |
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New York Primary School
Lanark Close, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8DP |
1.72 miles |
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Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Martin Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0AG |
1.76 miles |
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Stanhope Primary School
Gresford Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4SZ |
1.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
0.74 miles |
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John Spence Community High School
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU |
1.3 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
1.32 miles |
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Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR |
1.38 miles |
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Kings Priory School
Huntington Place, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF |
1.56 miles |
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Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
1.7 miles |
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Marden High School
Hartington Road, Cullercoats, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3RZ |
1.71 miles |
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Tyne Coast College
St George's Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6ET |
1.84 miles |
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Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
1.92 miles |
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Monkseaton High School
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ |
1.95 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
2.08 miles |
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Park View School
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
2.08 miles |
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St Wilfrid's RC College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
2.21 miles |
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Woodlawn School
Drumoyne Gardens, West Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9DL |
2.33 miles |
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Bamburgh School
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
2.48 miles |
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Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
2.55 miles |
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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ |
2.66 miles |
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Harton Academy
Lisle Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DL |
2.69 miles |
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Keelman's Way School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1QY |
2.92 miles |
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Whitley Bay High School
Deneholm, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS |
3.1 miles |