Waterwells Primary Academy
Gloucester, GL2 2FX · Gloucestershire · primary school
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152nd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.4/10 against 2,439 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Waterwells Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Ball Sports, Cheer, Superstar Gymnastics, Upton Chess, and Footie Kids clubs, play football and rugby, and attend Forest School trips. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 335 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 59.0%? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Waterwells Primary Academy
Overview
Leaders have established a "positive, inclusive culture" where pupils are "kind, honest, responsible and respectful." The school delivers a "carefully designed" curriculum with strong outcomes in reading and mathematics, fostering a community where pupils "feel safe" and are "empowered" by their contributions to decision-making.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good learning" attitudes, working hard and taking "pride in their work" while maintaining high standards of behaviour.
- Staff possess "secure knowledge of phonics," enabling consistent teaching that helps pupils learn to read well and enjoy "high-quality texts."
- Pupils gain a "strong understanding of number," allowing them to effectively apply mathematical facts to problem-solving and reasoning.
- The school provides a "well-thought-out programme" for personal development, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain" through lessons on health, relationships, and diversity.
- Governors and the trust provide "effective challenge and support," with staff appreciating collaborative working and workload management.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers have the "requisite subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding" to implement newer subject curriculums as securely as English and mathematics.
- Leaders need to ensure all teaching helps pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn consistently well," as teachers do not always use information about pupils’ needs to adapt the curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "culture of vigilance" ensuring staff are trained to report concerns and leaders act swiftly with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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