Water Primary School
URN: 119198 • Rossendale BB4 9PX
Overview
- Name
- Water Primary School
- URN
- 119198
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth McKay (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706216414
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burnley Road East, Rossendale BB4 9PX
Summary
Water Primary School is a community school located in Rossendale, Lancashire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11. With a current enrollment of 116 students and a capacity of 140, the school emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school’s ethos revolves around the principles of Happiness, Health, and Opportunity, fostering a supportive atmosphere that values both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at Water Primary School aims to inspire curiosity and independent thinking, encouraging pupils to engage creatively and reflectively in their studies. The school places significant importance on parental involvement and community engagement, ensuring that the voices of both pupils and parents are heard and valued.
Admissions for the school are managed through Lancashire County Council, with a standard admissions number of 20 per year group. The school invites prospective families to visit and experience its welcoming environment, promoting an open-door policy for those interested in joining the Water Primary community.
The curriculum at Water Primary School aims to inspire curiosity and independent thinking, encouraging pupils to engage creatively and reflectively in their studies. The school places significant importance on parental involvement and community engagement, ensuring that the voices of both pupils and parents are heard and valued.
Admissions for the school are managed through Lancashire County Council, with a standard admissions number of 20 per year group. The school invites prospective families to visit and experience its welcoming environment, promoting an open-door policy for those interested in joining the Water Primary community.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 60
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 60 | 56 | 140 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 135 | 74 | 61 | 140 | 24.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 133 | 80 | 53 | 140 | 11.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 133 | 80 | 53 | 140 | 11.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 129 | 78 | 51 | 140 | 13.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 73 | 53 | 140 | 12.70 |
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