Waterside Primary School

URN: 123993 • Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3JS

Overview

Name
Waterside Primary School
URN
123993
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Knowles (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Eastwood Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3JS

Summary

Waterside Primary School is a community school located in Stoke-on-Trent, serving a diverse population of 409 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 360. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritises the development of the whole child, with a strong emphasis on British Values and personal development. The core values of Respect, Determination, Excellence, Friendship, Courage, Inspiration, and Equality underpin the school’s ethos, promoting respectful and tolerant citizenship among students.

The curriculum at Waterside is designed to be broad and balanced, known as the 4D curriculum, which aims to secure academic achievement while also equipping pupils with essential life skills. The school is particularly focused on empowering learners from various backgrounds, acknowledging the social challenges present in the local area. Staff members are dedicated to providing rich learning experiences that cater to individual starting points, ensuring that all children can thrive.

Waterside Primary School actively engages with its local community, celebrating cultural diversity and addressing the needs of its pupils. The school’s ambition is to prepare students for future learning and life beyond the classroom, fostering confident learners ready to face the challenges ahead.

Key details

LA
Stoke-on-Trent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
409
Boys
201
Girls
208
FSM %
23.70
Open date
Close date
2021-01-31
Last Ofsted
2019-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 409 201 208 360 23.70
2024-09-11 409 201 208 360 23.70
2023-09-11 409 201 208 360 23.70
2022-09-11 409 201 208 360 23.70
2021-09-11 409 201 208 360 23.70
2020-09-11 395 197 198 360 19.70

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