Water Meadows Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Shaftesbury Road Hersden Canterbury Kent CT3 4HS |
| Phone | 01227710414 |
| Reference Number | 138579 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 166 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.19%
Girls: 51.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| 2 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 3 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 4 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 5 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.2% |
| African | 9% |
| Asian, Other | 6% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-05 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-03-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-03-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-05-15 | 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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 101 | 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 | 2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
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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.
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hoath Primary School
School Lane, Hoath, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LA |
1.38 miles |
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Sturry Church of England Primary School
Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0NR |
1.53 miles |
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Chislet Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DU |
1.85 miles |
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Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
The Street, Wickhambreaux, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RN |
2.47 miles |
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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Palmer Close, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AH |
2.51 miles |
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Herne Church of England Junior School
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL |
2.61 miles |
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Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1XS |
2.76 miles |
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Parkside Community Primary School
Tennyson Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1EP |
2.96 miles |
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Preston Primary School
Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB |
3.15 miles |
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Reculver Church of England Primary School
Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA |
3.66 miles |
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St Stephen's Junior School
Hales Drive, St Stephens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AD |
3.78 miles |
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Thornden Wood Primary School
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS |
3.79 miles |
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St Stephen's Infant School
Hales Drive, St Stephen's, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB |
3.81 miles |
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Herne Bay Infant School
Stanley Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SH |
3.83 miles |
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Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA |
3.85 miles |
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Wingham Primary School
School Lane, Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1BD |
3.92 miles |
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St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE |
3.92 miles |
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St Johns Church of England Primary School
St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BD |
3.97 miles |
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Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, CT1 1XU |
4.03 miles |
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Hampton Primary School
Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB |
4.13 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Spires Academy
Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD |
0.5 miles |
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Junior King's School
Milner Court, Canterbury, CT2 0AY |
2.03 miles |
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Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS |
3.74 miles |
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Barton Manor School
Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU |
3.88 miles |
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Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ |
3.88 miles |
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The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP |
3.96 miles |
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Barton Court Grammar School
Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH |
3.98 miles |
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The King's School Canterbury
25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
4.02 miles |
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Newingate School
48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DT |
4.22 miles |
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The Worthgate School
68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LQ |
4.26 miles |
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Haven Nook
73-75, Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD |
4.4 miles |
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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW |
4.44 miles |
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St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN |
4.47 miles |
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St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU |
4.6 miles |
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St Nicholas' School
Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JJ |
4.64 miles |
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The Orchard School
Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ |
4.72 miles |
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Kent College (Canterbury)
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.73 miles |
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Kent College International Study Centre
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.73 miles |
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The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA |
4.87 miles |
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Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AS |
4.97 miles |