Waterside Academy
URN: 145257 • Welwyn Garden City AL7 1NZ
Overview
- Name
- Waterside Academy
- URN
- 145257
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kevin Peart (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707321203
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rowans, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1NZ
Summary
Waterside Academy, located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 177 pupils, serving a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inspiring learning environment, where children are at the heart of all activities. The ethos of the academy emphasizes respect, empathy, and diversity, ensuring that every child is supported and encouraged to thrive.
The curriculum at Waterside Academy is broad and well-structured, designed to build essential knowledge and skills over time. The early years provision has been particularly praised for its high expectations and exceptional support, helping children flourish from the outset. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering emotional and mental health support alongside various extracurricular activities, including competitive sports.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2022, Waterside Academy was rated as 'GOOD', with inspectors highlighting the calm and orderly environment that promotes positive behaviour and independent learning. The school actively engages with the community and offers wraparound care, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
The curriculum at Waterside Academy is broad and well-structured, designed to build essential knowledge and skills over time. The early years provision has been particularly praised for its high expectations and exceptional support, helping children flourish from the outset. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering emotional and mental health support alongside various extracurricular activities, including competitive sports.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2022, Waterside Academy was rated as 'GOOD', with inspectors highlighting the calm and orderly environment that promotes positive behaviour and independent learning. The school actively engages with the community and offers wraparound care, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Useful links
- New to Nursery and Reception (2026 Admissions) Tours Read More (calendar)
- Stay Connected with Waterside Academy! Read More (calendar)
- Wraparound Care with Complete Sports Read More (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News - 18 September 2025 Prime Virtual Reality (VR) Workshop Read (calendar)
- News - 21 September 2025 Agora Values Day – Ambition for a Greener Future (calendar)
- News - 5 October 2025 A Week of Learning and Giving at Waterside! Read (calendar)
- News - 10 October 2025 Kindness Week Spotlight! Read More (calendar)
- School Gallery (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Applecroft School (70.2)
- Applecroft School (66.1)
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery School (65.5)
- Templewood Primary School (62.2)
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 177
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 46.40
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 177 | 93 | 84 | 210 | 46.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 192 | 103 | 89 | 210 | 38.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 182 | 99 | 83 | 210 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 182 | 99 | 83 | 210 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 173 | 95 | 78 | 210 | 29.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 192 | 98 | 94 | 210 | 21.50 |
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