Waterfoot Primary School
URN: 119199 • Rossendale BB4 9DA
Overview
- Name
- Waterfoot Primary School
- URN
- 119199
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Devine (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706830639
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wolfenden Green, Rossendale BB4 9DA
Summary
Waterfoot Primary School is a community school located in Rossendale, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 299 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school prides itself on its warm and friendly ethos, fostering a supportive environment for both students and families. The school motto, “We think for ourselves but feel for others,” along with six core values—responsibility, kindness, perseverance, confidence, resilience, and respect—guides the school's approach to education and behaviour.
The curriculum at Waterfoot Primary School is designed to challenge students academically while also supporting their social and emotional development. The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all children are valued and provided with equal opportunities, in line with the Equality Act 2010. This commitment extends to promoting diversity and tackling discrimination within the school community.
Waterfoot Primary School maintains strong links with local families and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement and support. The school offers tours for prospective families, allowing them to experience the environment and ethos firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Waterfoot Primary School is designed to challenge students academically while also supporting their social and emotional development. The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that all children are valued and provided with equal opportunities, in line with the Equality Act 2010. This commitment extends to promoting diversity and tackling discrimination within the school community.
Waterfoot Primary School maintains strong links with local families and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement and support. The school offers tours for prospective families, allowing them to experience the environment and ethos firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 299
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 159
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 299 | 140 | 159 | 315 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 142 | 158 | 315 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 316 | 148 | 168 | 315 | 19.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 316 | 148 | 168 | 315 | 19.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 313 | 151 | 162 | 315 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 311 | 149 | 162 | 315 | 17.70 |
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