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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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