Waterville Primary School

URN: 108571 • North Shields NE29 6SL

Overview

Name
Waterville Primary School
URN
108571
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Nugent (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01916918500
Website
Visit
Address
Waterville Road, North Shields NE29 6SL

Summary

Waterville Primary School is a mixed community school located in North Shields, North Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 211 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive emotionally, physically, intellectually, and morally. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its RESPECT character values: resilience, empathy, self-awareness, positivity, excellence, communication, and teamwork, promoting high aspirations and respect among the school community.

The curriculum at Waterville Primary is designed to provide a high-quality education that encourages personal development and achievement. The school actively engages with parents and guardians, ensuring they are informed about events and policies through an updated website and the Seesaw app, which provides class-specific information.

For students with additional needs, Waterville Primary adopts an inclusive approach, led by the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENDCo), Miss Leanne Hyde. The school also features a Communication Support Base, catering to pupils with speech and language difficulties, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to reach their full potential.

Key details

LA
North Tyneside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
211
Boys
109
Girls
102
FSM %
63.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-03-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 211 109 102 210 63.00
2024-09-11 209 114 95 210 59.50
2023-09-11 209 116 93 210 57.90
2022-09-11 209 116 93 210 57.90
2021-09-11 206 115 91 210 53.00
2020-09-11 241 136 105 210 48.00

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