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Waterside Academy

Academy converter · Welwyn Garden City · AL7 1NZ

Ages 3–11 · 166 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

71%

Overall absence

5.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-02-24

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)71%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.3%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
173

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill79%

166 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
166
Boys / girls
82 / 84
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
166 / 210 (79%)
Free school meals
43.9%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Agora Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Peart

Location

Address
Rowans
Postcode
AL7 1NZ
Town
Welwyn Garden City
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
Welwyn Hatfield
Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 166 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 43.9%.

Open schools in Welwyn Garden City
23
Primary schools in Welwyn Garden City
16
Academies among open schools in Welwyn Garden City
48% (11)
Open schools in AL7
14
Primary in AL7
11
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Primary in Hertfordshire LA
401

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Welwyn Garden CityNear AL7

  • St John's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Welwyn · AL6 0BX · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM9.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • Panshanger Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Welwyn Garden City · AL7 1QY · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM11.5%

    0.7 miles away

  • Springmead Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Welwyn Garden City · AL7 2HB · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM24.2%

    0.8 miles away

  • Homerswood Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Welwyn Garden City · AL8 7RF · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM21.7%

    1.0 miles away

  • Watchlytes Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Welwyn Garden City · AL7 2AZ · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM33.3%

    1.0 miles away

  • Templewood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Welwyn Garden City · AL8 7SD · Hertfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM6.8%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Kevin Peart
Telephone
01707321203
Website
http://www.waterside.herts.sch.uk

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