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Waterman Primary Academy
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- Rochford SS4 1QF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff develop children鈥檚 understanding of phonics sounds while in Nursery effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum helpfully builds pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding progressively over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some staff do not readily pick up on when pupils have misconceptions about their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most older pupils have formed positive reading habits.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff quickly address any misunderstandings so that pupils do not fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Older pupils typically behave well, though they may stray off task occasionally.
Support for SEND Pupils: The support for pupils with SEND is variable; some plans lack specific guidance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have confidence that staff will help them if they have a worry or concern.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a comprehensive wider development programme in place.
Parent Feedback: Parents express concerns that their children are not learning well.
Parental Involvement: The school needs to do more to reassure parents and make sure they are better informed.
Extracurricular Activities: There are many clubs, including dancing and water polo.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils make the most of the swimming pool they have on site.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported, with both their workload and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Trust practitioners are coaching new staff to teach the curriculum effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High turnover of teaching staff has impacted stability.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The trust recognises variable support and is running training sessions for staff.
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About Us
Waterman Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 58 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8 | 21 | 25.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 102 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 103 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% 10 | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.71% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 6 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 98 5 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% 7 | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 10% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 92 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 93 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 23% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.05% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.0 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Waterman Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1