Is Waterville Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 March 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Waterville Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Waterville Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Waterville Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Waterville Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Waterville Primary School

Waterville Road, North Shields, NE29 6SL

Local ranking5th of 54 primary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 57.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 60.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 211
Boys: 114 (55%)
Girls: 95 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 47.9%
FSM Eligible: 65.8%
EAL: 15.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.0%
SEN Support: 38.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Budget per Pupil: £9,016/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.2%
Black African: 5.2%
White Other: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Asian Chinese: 2.4%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.4%
Black Other: 1.4%

78.2%

White British

5.2%

Black African

3.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01916918500

office@watervilleprimary.org.uk

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Waterville Road

North Shields, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108571
UKPRN: 10068757
Establishment No.: 2004

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